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Wills and Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses: Avoiding the 50% Surprise
Death Without a Will Rebecca and Jason married 25 years ago, eventually adding two children to their family. To help their kids achieve...
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Eric Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
- 3 min
What to Do When a Family Member Dies Without a Will in Illinois
According to several recent studies, more than half of Americans never prepare a will. So, you are not alone. The law in Illinois has a...
Eric Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
Helping Senior Parents Who Live Out of State
An Illinois Lawyer’s Advice for Assisting Aging Parents A generation ago, it was common for extended families to live in the same area as...
Eric Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
- 2 min
Falls and the Elderly: Clumsiness or Negligence – It depends
When 78 year old Patrick falls at the grocery store and fractures his hip – is that anybody’s fault? Like many legal questions, the...
Eric Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Over the last few years, reverse mortgages have been growing in popularity. They can be an excellent tool allowing seniors to stay in...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 21, 2022
- 4 min
Ten Tips for Choosing a Good Nursing Home
“Choosing” a good nursing home may seem like a poor title, since most of us do not choose to go into a nursing home at all. Nevertheless,...
Eric Parker
- Feb 21, 2022
- 3 min
Seven Things to Expect from a Nursing Home
Attorney’s who work with the elderly are very familiar with the shortcomings of nursing home care. Nursing homes perform an essential...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 21, 2022
- 3 min
Do I Need a Will or Living Trust?
This is one of the most common questions that elderly clients ask their attorneys. Although the details can become complicated, you...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Recognizing and Responding to Nursing Home Neglect
Turning over the care of a loved one to a nursing home is one of the toughest decisions a person can make. It is, however, a necessity...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
Medication Errors – And How You Can Avoid Being a Victim
Medication errors are among the most common medical mistakes, harming at least 1.5 million people every year, according to a recent...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
I Need to Pick a Nursing Home Fast
Is there anyone who can help me? Most people do not pick out a nursing home in advance. On the contrary, we would rather believe that our...
Eric Parker
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
7 Legal Steps to Take When a Loved One is in Hospice
Last minute adjustments can help families of Illinois hospice patients avoid countless headaches We may not always want to acknowledge...
Eric Parker
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Does My Parent Need a Guardian
Understanding the ins and outs of Guardianship in Illinois When mom starts forgetting to take her medicine, or fails to pay the electric...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
What Is the Leading Cause of Injury Death Among Seniors?
If you guessed falls, give yourself a gold star. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause...
Eric Parker
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
7 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Aging Parents
If your parents are still healthy and active, be grateful and enjoy their company. Then take a little bit of time to plan for future. The...
Stotis & Baird
- Feb 18, 2022
- 4 min
When Dementia Starts Before the Planning Catches Up
A Complicated Transition Dementia is not an on-off switch. It may progress quickly or it may progress slowly, but it is progressive. For...
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