Care Management, General Interest, Resources
This article first appeared on the Nurse Advocate blog September 27, 2021. It is republished here with permission of the author. Entering the healthcare system is challenging, intimidating, and stressful. In this post, I wanted to share some insights into who’s who...
Financial, General Interest
This article first appeared on LinkedIn on June 28, 2021 as part 3 in a multi-part series. It is republished here with permission of the author. Providers, including marketers, are tempted to give patients and potential patients free items and services. While...
Dementia, General Interest
This post originally appeared on the Ageucate Blog November 4, 2019. Dementia hit close to home for me recently. It had probably been six or so years since I had last seen a friend and former co-worker. He had fallen out of sight, and now I know why. I learned of his...
Elder Law, Estate Planning
It’s a common question and one that many people really don’t know the answer to. What are the benefits of putting a house into a trust? Are there any restrictions once it’s in there? How does a trust work? In Illinois, if a person dies with or without a Last Will and...
Elder Law, Estate Planning
A very common theme in our office is when a prospective client calls and says, “I need a Will,” or “I need a trust.” When we ask why one of those is what they need, they typically respond by telling us that someone they know told them (friend, family member, advisor,...
Elder Law, Estate Planning
A common question that I hear from clients, friends, and family is, “why do I need a power of attorney?” The short answer is because once you turned 18, you became the only person who could make a health care decision on your behalf or sign your own name. It is...
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