By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Social Security is implementing new identity verification measures, and you may be curious about their impact on you. These updates aim to combat fraud, abuse, and waste. However, you may have challenges making...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Advocacy Alert: Contact Your Members of Congress About Cuts to Medicaid in House Budget Resolution As a board member of the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) I am always trying...
By Rachel K. Anderle, Associate Attorney, Generation Law As the new year begins, the latest legislative changes related to estate planning, long-term care, and Medicaid, as well as annual updates to the Federal tax code, begin to take effect. While...
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 Adam E. Bossov, Esq., Attorney, Law Offices of Adam E. Bossov, PC Just a quick communication to let you know what is going on in the world of property taxation in Cook County. 2024 Triennial Property Tax Update In...
By Adam E. Bossov, Esq., Attorney, Law Offices of Adam E. Bossov, PC The 2024 triennial property reassessments in Cook County have led to unpredictable and unfair results, with many of the property owners receiving inaccurate assessments. This article discusses...
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 Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Some of our widowed clients find a girlfriend or a boyfriend late in life. Generally in situations when love sparks again we advise against marriage since under the laws of many states both...
Imagine caring for an ailing loved one to the point where you might even consider a “mercy killing.” Virginia “Ginger” Sanders was confined to a wheelchair after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Her husband, George, was devoted to her, and alone...
By Ben A. Neiburger, Attorney, Generation Law Many people are afraid of the mysterious Probate process. Here we will describe the nuts and bolts on how the process actually works in practice. Generally, the probate process only applies to “probate”...