by Amy Delaney | Nov 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
In their later years, almost seventy percent of retirees in the United States will require long-term care (LTC). The expense of LTC can be astronomical and varies widely by location and by the amount of help a person needs. According to research from Genworth, the...
by Amy Delaney | Nov 23, 2022 | Elder Law
The ability to make informed and meaningful decisions about their lives is often lost as an aging parent becomes less capable of thinking clearly. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain...
by Amy Delaney | Nov 22, 2022 | Attorney News, Social and Charitable Events
The team at DDV Law, Ltd. enjoyed an exciting evening on November 19 at the annual fall benefit in support of the Chicago Bar Foundation. The benefit was held at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, where families come to enjoy spectacular exhibits, children’s...
by Amy Delaney | Nov 21, 2022 | Estate Planning
Although probate sounds complex and expensive, it is simply a standard legal procedure for passing assets from decedents to their chosen heirs. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how you own it, and the state laws in which you...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 18, 2022 | Attorney News, Speaking Engagements
Attorney Amy Delaney recently spoke at the 18th Annual Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IIECLE) on November 8, 2022. The topic was Nursing Home Residents’ Rights in the NHCA and Beyond. She reviewed the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act and the...
