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: Krystian R. Seebert, Attorney, Generation Law 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...
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 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: Krystian R. Seebert, Attorney, Generation Law We found a recent consensus article from 19 experts who interviewed persons in assisted living care, a setting in which more and more Americans find themselves, and used the results of the interviews...
By: Melissa Johnson, Partner, Generation Law Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than 6.5 million Americans with an estimated 2 million people over the age of 65 currently in its early stages. Someone in the United States is diagnosed every 67 seconds. ...
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...
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...