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Income And Asset Control Trusts (IACT): A Living Trust

By Attorney Rick Law of Law Elder Law in Western Chicagoland The income and asset control trust is – as we describe it in our office – an open box. The assets you put or “fund” into this trust, along with all income produced from those assets, are completely available to the person or persons […]

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Elder Law and the Long Term Care Crisis

By Rick Law of Law Elderlaw.  Providing Seniors and retirees with experienced planning and legal support in West suburban Aurora, Illinois Dementia and chronic illness can be one of the most devastating experiences a family can face.  I have experienced that devastation and responded to it by founding Law Elder Law, a firm dedicated to helping […]

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Could Medicaid Help Pay for Your In-Home Care?

By Rick Law of Law Elder Law, Senior Advocates in Aurora, IL Most people want to remain at home for as long as possible as they age. But, some seniors living at home need help with activities of daily living and the cost of hiring in-home help can add up quickly.  Is a nursing home […]

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Providing Clarity and Direction

Law Elderlaw – Helping clients age-in-place with dignity, safety, and peace of mind. By Rick Law Elder Law, Attorney in Aurora, IL Law Elder Law, LLP is dedicated to serving seniors and those who love them in the Chicagoland area.  My firm deals daily with the complicated maze of estate planning, taxation, long-term care planning, […]

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Probate is Pricey – But Can You Avoid It Altogether?

By Elder Law Attorney and Senior Estate Planner Rick Law of Law Elderlaw, serving West suburban Chicagoland Talking about what happens after you pass away isn’t an easy thing to do.  Most people avoid it like the plague…  and that’s normal! That being said, we have to remember that after we breathe our last breath, […]

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What You Don’t Know About Paying for Nursing Home Care Could Cost You Everything!

Discover the 7 Steps You Should be Taking Right Now to Get Quality Long-Term Care…Without Going Broke, Losing Your Home, or Leaving Your Family Without a Dime!  by Rick L. Law Are crushing long term care expenses causing an undue strain on your family or loved one?  Do you feel like you have to choose […]

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Veterans and Veteran’s Widows May Qualify for this Little Known Benefit to Help Pay the Cost of Assisted Living or In-Home Health Care

By Senior Advocate and Attorney Rick Law of Law Elderlaw in Aurora, IL Who else would like like a check for up to $2,054 from the VA? For many veterans in Illinois, the rising cost of assisted living or home health care can be staggering, causing their life savings to be eaten up by the […]

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What if You Don’t Die? By Elder Law Attorney Rick Law in West Suburban Chicagoland

Nearly 1 in 2 Seniors Will Become Incapacitated Before They Die… Are You Willing to Gamble Your Life Savings on a 50/50 Shot in the Dark? Fortunately, there are legal, ethical ways to plan for retirement, protect your family, and gain peace of mind.  Do you have a fear of outliving your life savings? It’s […]

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How a Little Mistake Could Cost You $7,000 a Month

By Chicagoland Senior Advocate Rick Law of Law Elderlaw in Aurora, IL Do you have the information you need to keep your family safe? Caring for a beloved family member with Alzheimer’s isn’t easy; it’s one of the toughest tasks anyone can undertake. As an elder law attorney, I witness the burden families bear taking […]

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Alzheimer’s Disease Changed My Life

In the year 2000, I (Rick Law) was primarily focused on legal matters in the areas of taxation, real estate, and investments.  I was totally prepared for legal questions within my professional comfort zone.  Alzheimer’s Disease was not on my career radar screen. A call from a close friend came in to my office.  With […]

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Our Reviews

My wife and I had our first child three years ago. That’s when we decided to set up a trust, should anything happen to either of us. We reached out to Zach Hesselbaum to help us out. He was very thorough and professional throughout the whole process. Zach went above and beyond to make sure that we understood every detail of setting it up and he did an excellent job. We recently had our second child a few months ago. With the new baby, he helped us make the necessary revisions to the trust. Zach made this process great for us! I would definitely recommend using him for any of your estate planning needs!

Tom G., Naperville, IL