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 It’s the season of giving, but beware! Gifting assets could affect your Medicaid eligibility for long-term care benefits down the road Your heart may be in the right place when making gifts to...
By Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law Are you in the difficult position of needing to make care decisions for an elderly or disabled parent or loved one? Can’t make heads or tails of all the information floating around on...
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...