By Ben Neiburger, Founder, Generation Law When we marry, we promise to love each other in sickness and in health without really thinking too much about what the “in sickness” part could mean down the road. At Generation Law, we...
What if one morning you woke up and couldn’t get out of bed, or put your thoughts together to make yourself understood? If you or someone you love lost the ability to care for yourself, would your interests be protected?...
By Sandra Schildgen, Generation Law It’s heartbreaking to see a loved one battle dementia or any other degenerative disease. On top of the emotional toll it takes, caregiving for a loved one is a full-time job – and life often...
If I pay for my mom’s medication, will I still have enough to pay my daughter’s college tuition bill? Will I be able to make my son’s Little League game after taking my dad to the doctor? How do I...
It’s a busy spring for Generation Law as we share planning tips at events across Illinois. Here’s where you can catch us: On April 13, attorney Melissa Johnson shares strategies for creating powers of attorney during the Huntington’s Disease Society...
By Melissa Johnson, Generation Law I do not know an attorney or estate planner out there who does not have a horror story about a client who tried to draft a will or trust on their own. While the cookie-cutter...
Are you haunted by what you have or haven’t done with your will? Many people who have had a will drawn up confess they aren’t really sure what they signed. Others don’t follow through on important next steps that cause...
By Andrea K. Kovar Increased digitalization has led to a new hiccup in estate planning: how to transfer digital assets when you die. Simply giving someone your username and password for all your digital accounts is not enough. Since...
Picture the V.I.P. pass: Mr. Peabody – The Afterlife Tour – ALL ACCESS. When the music finally stops, will family and friends cheer or boo at the estate plans you have or haven’t left in place? In today’s digital world,...
“Should you take a second mortgage to do this race? Absolutely. Can anyone do this race? No. You need perseverance, consistency and about a year to train (if you are a middle of the pack athlete like I am). Why...
By Sandra Schildgen For people seeking Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care, the financial documentation required to apply can be onerous. A new Illinois law aims to ease the burden on applicants by allowing their financial institutions to provide...
It’s still early enough in the New Year and close enough to Valentine’s Day that initiating the discussion of estate planning with your partner is perfectly natural. Add on one more resolution! It’s something you can do as a couple....