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 Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or...
By Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law In the U.S. today, there are nearly 1 million households where an adult child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is living with caregivers age 60 or older. What happens to an adult...
Imagine caring for an ailing loved one to the point where you might even consider a “mercy killing.” Virginia “Ginger” Sanders was confined to a wheelchair after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Her husband, George, was devoted to her, and alone...