If you are unable to work, you know that this can have a direct and significant impact on your life and your family. An inability to maintain gainful employment is a threat to your financial stability, and you may find that your current mental or physical condition...
Peoria Estate Planning, Elder Law and Disability Blog
How can you prepare for your disability benefits claim?
If you find yourself in a position in which you are unable to work and support yourself, you could face financial struggles and other complications. An inability to work means you will not have sufficient income to cover your needs, and things such as housing,...
Estate planning mistakes could cost you and your loved ones
It can be quite complicated to plan for the future. You cannot predict what will happen, and you may not want to consider what will happen after you pass away in the future. However, it is an important effort for adults of all ages, regardless of income level or...
What types of powers of attorney do you need for an estate plan?
It is not easy to know what types of legal and financial protections you may need for the future. You cannot know what types of issues will arise and what you may need to rely on the protections you have in place, which is why it is important to have a complete estate...
Having the discussion about estate planning with aging parents
It is never easy to discuss your own mortality, and it can be just as difficult to discuss this sensitive issue with your parents. As an adult, you may wonder what will happen in the future when your Illinois parents are unable to care for themselves or after they...
The benefits of establishing a trust
Planning for the future is a critical step for all adults, regardless of age, income level and health status. There are significant benefits to having a legal and financial strategy in place that will allow one to make decisions for himself or herself and decide what...
Why does the SSA deny certain disability claims?
If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, you understand how difficult it can be to provide for yourself and meet your own financial needs. As a disabled individual in Illinois, you may be unable to maintain gainful employment, which could lead...
What you should know about Social Security Disability appeals
For the majority of people who apply for Social Security Disability, especially those who apply without an attorney, the chances of having your application denied are quite high. Even for claims that involve serious injuries, they may be denied due to a lack of...
Should a special needs trust be part of your estate plan?
The future is unpredictable, but there are things that you can do that will allow you to face the uncertain things ahead of you with confidence. While you cannot know with certainty what will happen in the months and years ahead, having an estate plan provides you the...
How does one qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
It can be financially devastating when one is unable to work and earn an income. If you have physical or mental limitations that preclude you from holding gainful employment, it can be difficult to meet even your own basic needs, such as paying for food, shelter and...
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