By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Social Security is implementing new identity verification measures, and you may be curious about their impact on you. These updates aim to combat fraud, abuse, and waste. However, you may have challenges making...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Advocacy Alert: Contact Your Members of Congress About Cuts to Medicaid in House Budget Resolution As a board member of the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) I am always trying...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law In the November/December Newsletter, we reported that for 2025, Ben decided that it would be meaningful for the first part of his 2025 athletic season to be a part of a team that...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law A Cross Country Race for Lung Health In 2025, I will combine my passion for crazy endurance events and helping people by joining “Team Breathe America” to help raise $200,000 for the American...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law This post is the third and last installment in a series. Click here to read Part 1 of my Celtman! adventure, and here to read Part 2. The Run Transition 2 (“T2” bike...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law This post is the second installment in a series. Click here to read Part 1 of my Celtman! adventure, and here to read Part 3. The Race Start I set my alarm for...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law This post is the first installment in a series. Click here to read Part 2 of my Celtman! adventure, and here to read Part 3. What are “Extreme Triathlons?” They are called Xtris,...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Melissa Johnson and I are active members of the legislative committee of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) (I am the co-chair). From January, through the end of April this...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Navigating the complexities of estate planning and elder care can be daunting, especially when faced with ever-changing laws and regulations. To help you stay informed, this post summarizes the relevant legislative changes taking...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law As your children and grandchildren grow and get ready to go off to college (or return to college), a significant shift occurs in their legal status. They become adults in the eyes of...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Navigating the Pitfalls of Overusing Beneficiary Designations in Your Estate Plan Estate planning is a crucial endeavor that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. People use beneficiary...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Our last legislative update included new laws passed by the Illinois house and senate the week before the legislative session ended on May 31, 2023. Here are the two other laws that passed...