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October 16, 2025
When a loved one becomes unable to manage their personal care or finances due to disability, the legal system offers a structured path to provide help. But what happens when you need immediate authority—especially during a crisis, or when the disabled adult (called the “respondent”) objects to guardianship? That’s where Read more
September 19, 2025
A special needs trust (or supplemental needs trust) can help a person with disabilities supplement any benefits they may receive from government programs. With a well-crafted special needs trust, the beneficiary can receive public benefits while receiving funds from the trust at the same time. Special needs trusts come in Read more
September 10, 2025
As our loved ones age or face medical challenges, questions about future care and legal decision-making become more important. In Illinois, the law offers a powerful planning tool known as standby guardianship, which allows families to prepare for a time when an adult may no longer be able to manage Read more
August 31, 2025
When a loved one passes away, the administration of their estate can be complex—especially if they resided in one state but owned property in another. This situation often triggers what’s known as ancillary probate, a secondary legal process to administer the out-of-state property. For example, if someone died while residing Read more
August 21, 2025
One area that causes a lot of confusion regarding Medicaid is the lookback period. What exactly does it mean for applicants? Unlike Medicare, Medicaid is a means-based program. In other words, you are only eligible for Medicaid if you have very few assets. The government does not want you to Read more
August 11, 2025
One area that causes a lot of confusion regarding Medicaid is the look-back period. What exactly does it mean for applicants? Unlike Medicare, Medicaid is a means-based program. In other words, you are only eligible for Medicaid if you have very few assets. The government does not want you to Read more
July 22, 2025
Federal law requires each state to attempt to recover long-term care benefits from Medicaid recipient’s estates after their death. This is known as Medicaid estate recovery. If a Medicaid recipient had failed to protect their house, it may need to be sold to settle the claim. Who Does the Medicaid Read more
July 11, 2025
Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s property (the “estate”) after death. If the person had a will, the will goes through probate, which is the process by which the deceased person's property is passed to his or her heirs and legatees (people named in the Read more
June 12, 2025
A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s does not mean Read more
May 25, 2025
In today's world, it is crucial to have healthcare insurance. So, it can be concerning if your application status is still “Medicaid Pending.” Medicaid Pending status means that your Medicaid application or your parent’s application has not yet been approved or denied. Essentially, your application is in limbo. Here is Read more
