One of the most challenging things a family will experience after the death of a loved one is settling his or her estate. It is not easy to navigate the process of accounting for estate assets, following the instructions left in a will and distributing assets. Even...
Peoria Estate Planning, Elder Law and Disability Blog
3 ways a trust might be helpful to your estate plan
If you are one of many people in Illinois who are age 55 or older, thoughts about your elder years or the time that will inevitably arrive when you pass from the earth may have started coming to mind. Especially if you have children and grandchildren, you might even...
Which injuries qualify for SSDI?
The Social Security Administration has what we commonly refer to as ''The Blue Book.'' If you have suffered an injury or illness that has left you unable to work, your condition is likely on the list in it. The Blue Book contains a compiled list of common medical...
How guardianship or conservatorship helps elders
As you get older in life, you might decide that it's time to execute an estate plan or, at least, start having some discussions about your desires or needs regarding financial matters, your assets or health care issues. You might have an adult son or daughter who...
Medicare and Disability
Medicare is also for people with disabilities. Nearly 8 million people with disabilities receive Medicare and are under the age of 65. People receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will qualify for Medicare after completing a two year waiting period...
How and when to review or update an estate plan
You’ve no doubt heard people refer to the process of signing a last will and testament or other legal documents regarding such issues as “getting your affairs in order.” Some people in Illinois, or elsewhere, do this early in life, in their 20s or 30s. Others prefer...
Don’t be a victim: Protecting yourself or a parent online
As more and more of our lives move online, it's important to ask ourselves how private our data is. Cybercriminals often prey on seniors because they are seen as an easy target. They may not be as tech-savvy as younger generations and may be more likely to trust...
Nursing home planning
At some point in life, the tide often starts to shift, and adult children who were cared for and raised by their parents then become the caretakers. Perhaps your mother or father has reached a point where you know that he or she needs to transition to a long-term care...
Understanding powers of attorney
Executing an estate plan, especially if you’re an adult child who is assisting an elderly parent in the task, can be a complex matter. While some Illinois estate owners might want to keep things as simple as possible, others have a high net worth, multiple...
Is a Social Security hearing like going to state court?
The hearings are fairly informal. The only people likely to be there are the judge, a hearings office employee or a contractor recording the hearing using a laptop computer and software, the claimant, the claimant’s attorney, and anyone else the claimant has brought...
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