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The Parent’s Prayer

He looked directly at me and softly said, “Every day I pray ‘the parent’s prayer’—that Mitchell has a long, healthy life, but that Linda and I live just one moment longer, so that no one else ever has to take on the enormous responsibility of caring for our special needs child.” I was interviewing attorney […]

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“We Screwed Up, Huh?”

He is 80 years old but looks like mid-60s.  When I told him that, he remarked, “Thanks, but the old noodle is giving out.  Doctor says I’ve got dementia.”  His wife nodded in vigorous affirmation.  She added, “He goes to the store with a list, but always messes it up.”  She was not trying to […]

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Growing Up with Alzheimers

How do you think you would feel if you could not remember a time that your father or mother did not have memory issues?  John Remaly was only nine years old when his dad was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimers.   He and his sister Alyssa have grown up adjusting to the gradual loss of their […]

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Grab a Cane and Keep Walking

Nunca te Detengas  (Never Stop Yourself) The Words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta In February, when I was in Central America, I was given a brochure which celebrated Costa Rican retirees and their value to their country.  I translated the inspiring Spanish language message, which quoted the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.  I have […]

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Rick Law and Katherine Motley Speak at Elgin Community College

Attorney and founder of Law Elder Law LLP, Rick Law and, Executive Vice President of Operations, Katherine Motley were asked to speak at Elgin Community College on March 29, 2010. They spoke on “The Essentials of Elder Law” as part of the college’s paralegal program. This was a particular honor for Kathy, as she is […]

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Attorney Zach Hesselbaum Married

Attorney Zach Hesselbaum of Law Elder Law LLP was married to Kelly Winklelbauer on December 19, 2009. The ceremony and reception were held in Kelly’s hometown, Westfield Center, OH. Kelly is a school social worker in Bloomingdale, IL. The entire staff of Law Elder Law LLP would like to wish Zach and Kelly heartfelt congratulations!

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Attorneys Diana Law and Kerry Peck Present to the KCBA

Diana M. Law of Law Elder Law LLP spoke on the topic of “Drafting a Special Needs Trust Pursuant to a Divorce Decree” with Kerry R. Peck of Peck Bloom, LLC at the Kane County Bar Association Bankruptcy and Divorce Seminar on December 3, 2009.

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Rick Law Presents to the KCBA

In the beginning of this year, Rick spoke to the Kane County Bar Association on the topic of “Elder Law Essentials for Every Lawyer.” This seminar was designed to highlight the ethical pitfalls a lawyer could potentially find themselves faced with if they dabble in the area of Elder Law.

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Rick Law and Diana Law Honored in Leading Lawyer Network Magazine

Rick Law and Diana Law were both named “Leading Lawyers” in the area of elder law in 2009. Diana, the youngest member of this organization, and Rick were featured in the Leading Lawyers magazine as a “Father/ Daughter Leading Lawyer” team.

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Attorney Diana Law to Speak at National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Conference

In May of 2010, Diana Law will be traveling to Orlando, Florida to speak at the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Annual Conference. She is honored to be speaking with two other esteemed attorneys: Kerry R. Peck of Peck Bloom, LLC and Edwin Boyer of Boyer & Jackson P.A. They will present on Restoration […]

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Our Reviews

“Everyone in the office was absolutely wonderful to work with whether on the initial set-up of the trust, adjustment to such following my father’s passing, or processing of his home sale and proceeds.

They genuinely care for your family’s well-being and walk you through each step of the process. They are also exceptionally responsive even when parties involved live in different locations.

This is a definitely a team you can trust and one I highly recommend.”

W.W., Client of Law Hesselbaum