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...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law The Illinois General Assembly will conclude its 103rd General Assembly session on May 31, 2023. Below are summaries of the new laws relevant to elder care and estate planning that have been passed...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law and Krystian R. Seebert So, it’s been quite a while since we sent out new information and it’s been an exciting couple of years. We’ve prepared a wide-ranging summary of new laws we...
“Your First Lap Doesn’t Count” By Ben Neiburger (the athlete) and Jack Davidson (his support) Yes, this race report is long. It’s so long that it is almost indulgent. But for a race so epic as this, the length and...
For many of us, Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different this year. In light of COVID-19, families will be gathering around the computer screen rather than the dining table to keep everyone safe, especially older parents and loved...
If you need a good scare, this DIY estate planning case should do the trick. In Centrue Bank v. Voga, an Illinois court case decided last month, a woman tried to amend her late father’s trust to include benefits for...
Maybe Mom is starting to forget things. Or Dad had a fall a couple of weeks ago, and you’re scared it’s going to happen again. In non-COVID times, signs like these might prompt you to start researching residential care options...
No matter how much you plan, the time right after someone dies can be completely confusing. Here’s what you need to do, and what you can put off. Immediately after death Obtain a death certificate. Get extras to close bank...
Divvying up a loved one’s earthly possessions after they’re gone is pretty miserable, even under the best circumstances. But if someone messed with their estate plan before they died, estate administration – that’s lawyer-speak for distributing someone’s things according to...