Payment of trustees usually takes one of two forms — either a flat fee based on a percentage of the trust’s assets or an hourly rate — and the method of compensation usually depends on who is serving as trustee.

Become familiar with the federal government’s rules regarding minimum wage and overtime protections for home health care workers.

In recent years a number of non-lawyers have started businesses offering Medicaid planning services to seniors. While using one of these services may be cheaper than hiring a lawyer, the overall costs may be far greater.

In many states, seniors have the right to decline jury duty based on their age. But the age limits and rules vary by state and by type of court, so if you are summoned for jury duty, check with the court to determine if you are exempt.

A little-known provision in the Social Security regulations allows the spouse of a retiree to also receive Social Security benefits, even if he has not yet reached retirement age, so long as he is caring for a child with disabilities at home.

The Social Security Administration and the Federal Trade Commission recently issued warnings for people to be on the lookout for identity thieves seeking personal information in connection with disability benefit applications.

A once-popular estate planning tool may now cost families more in taxes than it saves. Changes in the estate tax have made the “bypass trust” a less appealing option for many families.

Almost all state Medicaid programs will cover some assisted living costs, although there may be a waiting list.

Almost all state Medicaid programs will cover some assisted living costs, although there may be a waiting list.

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social Security works and its future prospects.