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Principled Advocacy For Families And Individuals With Disabilities And The Professionals Who Serve Them
Your parent can no longer manage their finances. Your adult child with a disability needs someone to make medical decisions on their behalf. You have filed a petition for guardianship, and now the court has scheduled a hearing. If you have never been through this...
Setting up guardianship for a loved one is a major step to protect their well-being. However, circumstances change and guardianship is not always permanent. As needs change, the need for guardianship may also change. When might guardianship no longer be needed? Under...
Family is one of life's greatest gifts, but managing that gift comes with real challenges. You work hard to build wealth to support your children long after you are gone. However, sometimes adult children struggle with money management and need ongoing guidance. How...
In Chicago and across Illinois, pooled trusts let people with disabilities save money without losing eligibility for benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A nonprofit runs the trust, pools funds for investment and keeps a separate account for...
You want the best for your child. Your parents likely feel the same way about their grandchildren. Many grandparents in Illinois want to leave a financial legacy to help with future care. However, a standard gift in a will can create an "inheritance trap." If a child...
Planning for a loved one with a disability in Illinois can feel confusing. Many families focus on immediate needs but often overlook key steps that protect long-term financial security and government benefits. Missing small details can create setbacks that affect...
Probate delays can create frustration and uncertainty for families. You may wonder whether a power of attorney can help avoid those delays in Illinois. Understanding its limits helps you make informed planning decisions. What a power of attorney actually does A power...
Serving as a guardian involves managing personal, medical, and financial matters for another person. These responsibilities often require ongoing attention, careful decision-making, and regular communication with courts and care providers. Illinois law recognizes that...
If your child relies on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to build your estate plan differently. A simple will or direct inheritance could accidentally cut off the benefits your child depends on. Here’s what your plan must include to protect their support...
One estate plan add-on that many Chicago residents find useful is a Totten trust. While that name may sound unfamiliar, these so-called “trusts” are actually just payable-on-death checking accounts. So, what’s the use for a Totten trust in your estate plan? Read on to...
