Insights

Americans who rely on Social Security disability programs will see a slight increase in their monthly payments for 2026. Each October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the... Read More >

Every year, Medicare has a window in which beneficiaries can review and change certain parts of their coverage. According to the official site, the Open Enrollment Period (sometimes called the Annual... Read More >

Shawna A. Brown, Counsel in our Elder Law Practice Group, examines the unfolding estate dispute of Zappos founder Tony Hsieh and the important estate planning lessons families can take away from... Read More >

A growing number of Americans are working well past traditional retirement age — sometimes out of financial necessity, but often out of purpose, connection, and passion. Working into your 70s, 80s,... Read More >

The October edition of our Elder Law, Probate Litigation & Special Needs Newsletter is out now — and it’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 📰 This month’s highlights... Read More >

When actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 — following a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia — his family faced an impossible decision that so many caregivers... Read More >

When most people think about Medicaid, they focus on the financial component — income and asset limits that determine eligibility. For some Medicaid programs, however, the focus needs to be on both... Read More >

As more Americans redefine what retirement looks like, many are choosing to continue working even after they begin receiving Social Security benefits. Whether it’s for additional income, personal... Read More >

Shawna A. Brown, Counsel in the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, examines the unfolding estate dispute of legendary singer Tony Bennett and the important estate planning lessons... Read More >