Peoria Estate Planning. Probate And Elder Law Blog

Every day, you wonder if you can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. You worked for many years in construction and had an inkling that you may have been exposed to asbestos in your younger days. When your doctor informed you that you had developed...

If your mom or dad is getting to a point where they may need nursing home care in the future, you may be at a loss for what to do next. You wish you could allow them to stay home and receive care, but that isn't going to be possible.At this stage, it's a good time to...

Planning for your death is something that most people find uncomfortable. It's not the easiest topic to discuss, but it is something that you need to do to make things easier for your loved ones after you pass.One of the first steps of estate planning is to put...

As you know, the Social Security Administration will pay disability benefits to people who qualify based on their medical condition. Their medical condition must make it impossible for them to work and be one that will last for at least a year and/or result in...

You had a difficult conversation with your mom about looking for a nursing home. Though you and your family members have tried your hardest, the truth is that your mother is starting to need more care than you can provide. Though she isn't happy about it, it's time to...

Even if you're doing as much as you can to keep an elderly parent out of a nursing home, there may come a point when it's not enough. You need to do what's in the best interest of your loved one, and that often means moving them to a facility where they can receive...

You have the best intentions when creating an estate plan, but no one would blame you if you were in a hurry to finish it off. While estate planning isn't the most exciting thing you'll ever do, it's critical to the current and future well-being of you and your loved...

Do you think estate planning is important? Most people quickly say yes, almost feeling like it's obvious that they need an end-of-life plan. Everyone will, eventually. They know that they have to take that step and get everything in order.That fact was recently backed...

While the average person doesn't know much about Social Security Disability benefits, they probably know that applicants often face rejection even for qualified claims and that people end up waiting months or even years to get the benefits that they need. Many people...