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Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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Our Illinois elder law attorneys have the experience to offer you affordable and comprehensive senior planning. We'll give you peace of mind preparing your financial matters to meet your and your family's needs.
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Our Illinois elder law attorneys discuss some of the common goals that our clients accomplish through estate plan. Our Illinois elder lawyers guide our clients through the process of:
We also discuss several more focused goals, such as:
Our Illinois elder law attorneys know that no two clients have the exact same goals. We work with each client to create the best plan to eliminate stress and worry in your golden years.
In this article, our Illinois elder law attorneys explain allowable transfers within the Medicaid period.
In order to qualify to have Medicaid pay for your long-term care, you must have already “spent down” all of your own assets. One Medicaid planning strategy is to transfer assets such as the family home to your children in order to qualify for Medicaid without depleting your children’s inheritance. However, any transfers of assets for less than fair market value within 5 years prior to applying for Medicaid will result in a delay in your eligibility for Medicaid. This is called the 5 year look back period. There are some exceptions to this rule. Certain types of transfers may be made within the Medicaid 5 year look back period without delaying your eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Our Illinois elder law attorneys describe the exceptions to the Illinois Medicaid 5 year look back rule in this article.
In this article, our Illinois elder law attorneys discuss how to avoid probate when you pass by using revocable living trusts.
In general, these trusts help families avoid the costs and stress of probate in Illinois. By using revocable living trusts, you and your loved ones can ensure that passing will not bring additional, unnecessary stress to loved ones.
Read the full article by our Illinois elder law lawyers about how to avoid probate.
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