A Proper End-of-Life Plan is a Gift to Those You Love
The topic of death is uncomfortable for most of us, so we avoid it as much as possible. Since we don’t want to talk about it, many of us don’t make plans for what we want to happen after we have...
Unmarried Couples and Estate Planning
The number of older Americans experiencing widowhood or divorce is on the rise, prompting them to form new partnerships. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older...
Keeping Your Parents Informed About Estate Planning
You may find it daunting to discuss your parents' will or estate plan with them, or the lack thereof. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an...
Financial and Voting Rights Under Guardianship
US citizens are entitled to vote; however, if they become wards through guardianship proceedings, they may lose that right. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully...
Understanding How Medicaid Works
Millions of Americans receive comprehensive health care and financial protection through Medicaid, a federal and state health insurance program. The program helps low-income families, individuals,...
DDV Law Attorney, Michael Delaney, Talks about Elder Fraud and Romance Scams
Recently, Michael Delaney, senior partner at DDV Law, was featured in a NY Times article titled, Retirees are Losing Their Life Savings to Romance Scams. The article talks about con artists using...
Another DDV Law Rising Star Award for 2023!
At DDV, Law, Ltd., all our attorneys have achieved high honors for their effort and expertise in elder law. Most recently, Shannon Briggs received a 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star award for a second...
Creating an Estate Plan for Your Health Care
The majority of people associate estate planning with wills and trusts and transferring assets to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much...
US History’s Greatest Wealth Transfer
The largest transfer of wealth in human history is about to take place due to baby boomers preparing to pass on their legacies. Over the next 25 years, projections estimate 68.4 trillion...
DDV Law’s First Illinois SuperLawyers® and Rising Stars of 2023
Three attorneys at DDV Law have already received 2023 honors as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. To be nominated by their peers, they had to be the top attorneys in their fields of estate...