The Attorneys at DDV Continue to Invest in the Future
On October 22, 2022, the Morgan Park Academy partnered with the historical Chicago Palmer House Hilton Hotel to host the Academy’s 150th Anniversary Gala.
Medicaid Compliant Annuity
The owner of an annuity receives a fixed payment every year, generally for the rest of their life. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you...
DDV Shares an Emotional Goodbye to a Well-Respected Colleague
Chantal Blackmore served the Cook County Probate Division for over 30 years and recently retired in August.
Don’t Miss this DDV Law Educational Opportunity
On November 8, 2022, Amy Delaney of DDV Law, Ltd. will speak at the 18th Annual Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Elder Law Short Course to...
Avoid Estate Battles Between Siblings
Families are not immune to sibling rivalry Depending on your family members and their dynamics, old rivalries can become more significant following the death of a parent. Adult children who are...
Blowing Off Steam at the DDV Law Happy Hour
Last month’s DDV Law, Ltd. firm happy hour took place on 9/22/22 at Five Iron River North Golf in Chicago. It’s a state-of-the-art golf club facility with tour-level technology and high-speed...
DDV Attorneys, Learning Through Travel
At DDV Law, Ltd, we feel it’s important to take advantage of unique occasions to expand our working knowledge and personal experiences. So last month, from 9/13 through 9/21, Amy...
Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
Traditionally, estate planning has been viewed as a one-time chore that can be tucked away until the end of one's life. However, without being aware of the potential impact, people will make gifts...
Trusts and the Role of the Trustee
In whatever stage of the estate planning process you are at, or if you are just beginning to consider your options, you probably have questions about how you want your assets distributed and who...
This Month’s DDV Law, Ltd. Attorney Feature
Shannon Briggs Shannon K. Briggs is an Associate Attorney with DDV Law, Ltd. She is devoted to the legal practice of elder law, including special needs planning, estate planning, guardianships,...