Understanding the Importance of Health Care Directives
The majority of people are able to communicate their wants and needs, but some people lose this ability due to diseases, injuries, or illnesses. When this happens, they need someone they trust to...
LGBTQIA+ Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
To protect your assets, your wishes, and your loved ones, estate planning is crucial, regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation. Estate planning allows you to designate your partner,...
Understanding the Two Trust Types: Revocable and Irrevocable
There are two types of trusts commonly used in estate planning: revocable and irrevocable trusts. Each trust type has pros and cons depending on your objectives. However, both trusts are legal...
Overview of Special Needs Trusts
In order to ensure that your loved one with special needs has the resources necessary to thrive over time, special needs trusts (SNTs) are a valuable planning tool. A special needs trust can provide...
Transfer of Wealth Strategies
A wealth transfer occurs when assets or wealth are transferred from one party to another. The transfer can happen either during one’s lifetime or after one’s death. Wealth transfer strategies refer...
Disability Related Guardianships or Conservatorships
Individuals with developmental disabilities who can't make critical decisions or care for themselves in adulthood may need a guardianship or a conservatorship. Establishing a legal guardian is the...
A DDV Law St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
On Friday, March 17th, DDV Law, Ltd. closed the firm for St. Patrick’s Day and celebrated with our friends and colleagues at the Celtic Legal Society Luncheon at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago,...
Elder Law and Senior Care Technology
Smart homes, telehealth, and the internet of things enable many aging Americans to live more safely and independently at home. Elder law and at-home medical technology uses can intersect in several...
What You Need to Know About the Medicaid Gifting Penalty
In the US and around the world, the aging population is growing. People are living longer than previous generations, so many of us will require long-term care in the future. It’s estimated that...
2023 Brings SECURE 2.0
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) of 2019 marked the first significant change to retirement legislation since 2006. The impact of the SECURE Act on some...