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... Elder Law, Estate Planning, Resources
Medicaid is a government benefits program which pays for room, board and medical assistance in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or supportive living facility (SLF). Medicaid does not pay for services in an assisted living or independent living community. Medicaid is a...