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 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: Krystian R. Seebert In late April, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a decision to allow a man’s adoptive children to receive a share of his estate, even though his will left his entire estate to his brother. In Johnson...
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 Dirk Bromberek, Attorney, Generation Law It isn’t unusual for people to wait until their retirement years to contact an attorney to discuss powers of attorney (and other estate planning matters). The need for powers of attorney is often (and...
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 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...
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...
You may have heard about the minimum wage hike, the huge public works program, and the legalization of cannabis and sports-betting, but in the flurry of legislation recently passed by the Illinois State Assembly, which new laws will impact your...