Harry Margolis: How to Confront Aging Challenges Head-On

Our guest on the podcast today is Harry Margolis . Harry has been representing seniors, individuals with special needs, and their families since he started ElderLaw Services, the predecessor of Margolis Bloom & D’Agostino in June 1987. His firm helps clients pay for long-term care, manage the incapacity of a family member, and plan for safe and productive futures for their children and grandchildren. Harry served as editor of the ElderLaw Report, a monthly newsletter for attorneys, for three decades. He has been selected as a fellow of both the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American College of Trust and Estate Council. He has founded two websites and answers consumer questions online at . In addition, Harry writes about eldercare issues on his Substack, Risking Old Age in America, also known as okayboomer.substack.com , and has a podcast with the same name. Episode Highlights 00:00:00 Margolis’ Path to Elder Law 00:04:15 Aging Clients, Estate Planning, and Long-Term Care 00:08:29 Aging In Place and Medicare Misconceptions 00:15:45 Estate Planning Paperwork and DIY Planners 00:21:26 Power of Attorney Mistakes, Living Wills, and Healthcare Coordination 00:27:06 Caregiving, Money Conversations, and Common Financial Mistakes 00:31:51 Benefits of NORCs 00:34:07 Special Needs Planning: Housing, Trusts, and Expectations More From The Long View Sally Balch Hurme: Getting Your Affairs in Order as You Get Older Joy Loverde: Planning Ahead for Care Needs as You Get Older Beth Pinsker: Lessons From ‘My Mother’s Money’ If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com . Follow Christine Benz ( @christine_benz ) and Ben Johnson ( @MstarBenJohnson ) on X, and Christine Benz , Amy Arnott , and Ben Johnson on LinkedIn. Visit Morningstar.com for new research and insights from Christine , Ben , and Amy.

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This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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