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A Dreaded Diagnosis in Middle Age
May 11, 2017
By Rick Law, Founder and Managing Partner of Law Elder Law, Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax Attorneys. Huntington’s Disease is a long-term illness that strikes at an average age of 39. That’s well before the age that most people plan to retire, and increasingly, it’s well before a lot of people have even begun planning […]
The Huntington’s Disease Care Journey
May 09, 2017
By Rick Law of the Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax Law Firm at Law Elder Law in Aurora, IL. The multi-generational law firm at Law Elder Law serves families in Western Chicagoland. Huntington’s Disease (HD) causes brain cell atrophy, which eventually destroys memory, liver functions, and executive functions (such as organizing, prioritizing, controlling impulses, attention […]
The Cowboy Code
Mar 02, 2017
By Attorney Rick Law of the Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax Lawyers at Law Elder Law. Home of the Estate Planning Center at Law Elder Law in the Western Chicagoland suburb of Aurora, in Illinois. I grew up (like most baby boomers) in the age of the TV Cowboy Hero. We were saturated with the […]
Personal Care Contracts and Medicaid
Feb 21, 2017
By attorney Rick Law of the Estate, Asset and Retirement Tax Lawyers at Law Elder Law in West suburban Aurora in Illinois. Seniors suffering from dementia who wish to qualify for state-paid nursing home care are required to spend down until they only have $2,000 in countable assets (this number varies from state to state). […]
Our Mission at Law ElderLaw
Feb 02, 2017
By estate planning attorney Rick Law. Rick is founder of the multi-generation law firm Law Elder Law in West Suburban Aurora, IL. Are you aware that a catastrophic illness could wipe out virtually all your financial resources? What will happen to you if you outlive your money? You can learn how to protect your life […]
Could Medicaid Help Pay for Your In-Home Care? Part 2
Jan 31, 2017
By estate planning attorney Rick Law. Rick is founder of the Estate Planning Center at Law Elder Law in West Suburban Aurora, IL. LEL is a multi-generation law firm. In the last installment of my blog, you learned some of the basics of Medicaid in Illinois – and why you need to be informed about […]
Why We Practice Elder Law
Jan 04, 2017
By estate planning attorney Rick Law. Rick is founder of the Estate Planning Center at Law Elder Law in West Suburban Aurora, IL. LEL is a multi-generation law firm. Dementia and chronic illness can be one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. Rick Law, through both his family and friends, has experienced […]
Love and Affection
Dec 31, 2016
By elder law attorney Rick Law, managing partner at the multi-generation law form of Law Elder Law. Serving seniors and boomers in Western Chicagoland, Illinois. When someone provides a service for someone else, there is an expectation of compensation, but when the same services are performed by a family member, the presumption is that the […]
Is Your Disabled Child Protected After You Die?
Dec 26, 2016
By Rick Law, Elder Law Attorney and senior advocate at the multi-generation law firm of Law Elder Law in West suburban Aurora, IL. Serving seniors and their families in Western Chicagoland . What do you do if you’re an elderly parent still caring for a disabled child who can’t care for him or herself? Last […]
Disabled Child and the TLC Trust
Dec 15, 2016
By estate planning attorney Rick Law, founder of the Estate Planning Center at Law Elder Law, a multi-generation law firm in the Western suburb of Aurora in Illinois. My wife and I are empty-nesters. We looked forward to reaching this point with excitement, and a little anxiety too. Having raised four children, it’s time to […]
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