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 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 Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is progressive, often beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading...
By Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law Medicaid is a public insurance program that offers health coverage to low-income families and individuals, including seniors and people with disabilities. Medicaid also covers long-term care, including both nursing home care and many...
By Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law In a surprise move, The Illinois Department of Human Services proposed an amendment to Medical Assistance Programs rules, which would increase the cash value of exempt resources for Medicaid long-term care eligibility determinations...
By Andrea K. Kovar, Attorney, Generation Law Medicare was established in 1965 to provide health insurance for Americans aged 65 and over, but it also covers more than eight million people with disabilities under age 65. Qualifying for Medicare is...
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...
Some love stories involve red roses and elaborate proposals. This one involves Medicaid and hallucinations. At Generation Law, we often see what love and marriage looks like in the later years, when age and illnesses begin to take a toll....
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Each of these three terms: beneficiaries, heirs, and legatees are basically the same—they are people or organizations entitled to receive assets when a person dies. But each of these terms applies to different...