by Amy Delaney | Dec 12, 2022 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Your estate planning process should include the implementation of Power of Attorney (POA) documents. All states recognize powers of attorney, but rules and requirements will differ from state to state. The document gives one or more individuals the legal authority to...
by Amy Delaney | Dec 5, 2022 | Estate Planning
Grieving after the loss of a loved one is an emotional experience, especially when receiving an inheritance. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard to think and plan objectively. After receiving an inheritance,...
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...
