What is an Executor?
Executors are trusted to manage someone else's assets and affairs after they pass away. Even though the decedent nominated you to be their executor, you will still need to be appointed to that role...
Take Advantage of Government Programs That Offer Senior Benefits
Many US seniors are experiencing financial insecurity because of current inflationary pressures. As well as reducing unnecessary expenses, retirees or near-retirees should take advantage of existing...
How Should Inheritances Be Distributed Between Children?
Often, dividing assets equally among children is the right choice. However, in some families, sharing the inheritance with each child can be inappropriate, result in litigation, or cause other...
2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars At DDV Law, Ltd.
DDV Law Ltd is pleased to announce that 4 of our attorneys were selected for the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers honors the top attorneys...
What Can an Elder Law Attorney Do For You?
An older or disabled individual is affected by a wide variety of legal issues under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved...
Durable Powers of Attorney Keep Your Interests Safe
In a guardianship, someone (or several people) can make decisions and act on behalf of another adult. The guardian is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the person with a disability...
This Month’s DDV Law, Ltd. Attorney Feature
Amy Delaney Amy Delaney is a (CELA) Certified Elder Law Attorney and a founding Partner of DDV Law, Ltd. Her elder law practice concentrates on Medicaid, special needs planning, estate planning,...
Make Sure Your Estate Plan is Up-to-Date if You Divorce
Your will is an excellent place to begin. Your estate planning attorney can update your will with a codicil that alters, changes, or subtracts the provisions.
Proudly Announcing a Remarkable Achievement at DDV Law, Ltd.
Michael Delaney is a senior partner at DDV Law, Ltd. and a Certified Elder Law Attorney specializing in guardianship and probate litigation. Courts often appoint him Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to...
A Guide to the Probate Process
There is no doubt that losing a close relative is one of the most emotionally taxing events you will ever experience. In addition to the emotional aspect of loss, there is the stress of handling the...