When many Illinois residents think about estate planning, they think about writing wills. A will is a good thing to have, but for many people, it may not be enough to fully protect their estates. Why might you need more than a will? There are several reasons a will...
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What does a Vocational Expert (VE) do at a Social Security Disability or SSI hearing?
The Administrative law Judge (ALJ) will typically ask a hypothetical question to the expert which includes all of the person's various medical and mental health limitations that are supported by medical evidence in the record. If your limitation is not supported in...
Estate planning can help families avoid probate litigation
You work hard for everything you have and want to make sure your assets end up in the right hands when you pass away rather than Uncle Sam’s or, worse, lost to cover legal expenses. Through estate planning, you may accomplish this goal. By having a solid estate plan...
3 Most Important Estate Planning Documents
📝 Yep, there are a lot of estate planning documents out there. . It can be overwhelming. . If we have to narrow it down, these are the three documents EVERYONE needs: . 1️⃣ A will 2️⃣ A power of attorney for health care 3️⃣ A power of attorney for property . No matter...
Why should you have a POA?
What is a power of attorney, and why should Illinois residents have this legal document prepared? A POA is a document that offers a person protection if there is ever a point in their life when they are unable to speak for themselves, whether due to absence,...
How do most Vocational experts that testify in Social Security Disability cases determine how many total jobs there may be for a particular job?
Years ago vocational experts would look at information published by the US Census, they would look at publications of the Department of Labor Statistics and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The problem was information that was obtained was across some broad...
In a Social Security Disability or SSI claim are there differences between skills and abilities?
Of course there is a difference but they not be so obvious to most people. Another way of saying abilities is Aptitudes. So some jobs require certain aptitudes at a particular level in order to do the job but these are not skills. For example, some jobs may require...
Why estate planning is not something to put off
There is no way out of it; everyone dies eventually. While this may be an uncomfortable subject, it requires discussion at some point because, when a person passes away, their family must pick up the pieces and try to settle their estate. It is far easier for them to...
Why does Social Security only look at the work I have done over the past 15 years in determining whether I can go back to that work?
Changes occur over time in most jobs as far as the skills and abilities acquired from those jobs so it is not always realistic to assume a person still has those skills and abilities as what it takes to still do that job. Just consider all the changes in technology we...
How do I provide for my pet after my death?
🐱Pet Estate Planning 🐶 What NOT to do... Pets can truly be part of the family, which is why so many opt for setting up a pet trust to protect their future. But there are definitely some things that should NOT happen when you plan: 🔺 DO NOT leave the pet money in the...
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