In this article, our Downers Grove Medicaid planning attorneys explain how to plan for long-term care in Illinois.  

Long-term care can be incredibly costly.  Many people rely on Medicaid benefits to cover the cost of long-term care.  However, in order to be eligible for Medicaid, you must have already "spent down" the majority of your own assets.  Our Downers Grove elder law attorneys explain how to use life estate deeds and irrevocable trusts to keep your most important assets in your family while becoming eligible for Medicaid.  We explain the 5-year look back period prior to filing for Medicaid during which transfers are scrutinized and may result in a delay in your eligibility for Medicaid benefits. 

Read the full article by our Downers Grove Medicaid lawyers explaining long-term care and Medicaid planning. 

Our Downers Grove elder law attorneys outline the 8 goals of a good estate plan in this article.

These goals include the Four General Goals that Apply to Most People:

1.  Appointment of Fiduciaries and Distribution of Assets When You Pass;

2.  Avoiding probate when you pass;

3.  Guardianship avoidance upon mental incompetence;

4.  End of Life Decision-Making;

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and the ​Four Goals that Only Apply in Specific Circumstances

5.  Estate Tax Planning;

6.  Special Needs Planning;

7.  Creditor Protection; and

8.  Medicaid Planning.

Read the article by our Downers Grove elder law attorneys about the 8 Goals of a Good Estate Plan.

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In this article, our Downers Grove elder law attorneys explain how to use a Living Will to provide for end of life instruction.

In general, providing for end of life instruction takes the burden of medical decisions off of your loved ones in the event you are unable to make medical decisions on your own behalf. If you wish to complete a Living Will, you will be able to have agency in your end of life medical decisions.

 Read the full article by our Downers Grove Medicaid lawyers about Living Wills.