If you care for a disabled adult child, you may be worried about how to care and protect your child...

In Illinois, there are two basic categories of guardianship: “person guardianship” and “estate guardianship.” The guardian is responsible for paying...

Guardianship is a legal term that refers to the legal right to make decisions for someone else. The Illinois Probate...

Many people aren't familiar with the term 'elder law' - until they reach a certain point where they need the...

Estate planning for a family member with special needs can be very challenging. Creating a Special Needs Trust allows someone...

A trust is when someone, (often referred to as the grantor or trustor), transfers ownership of the property to a...

Parents who are caretakers of their disabled adult children want to provide for their child's future care. Guardianship is a...

You have the right to distribute your assets any way you choose. Illinois law does not require you to divide...

A new proposed Illinois elder abuse law to prevent and stop abuse was sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk on...

A personal representative or an executor is someone named in a will to administer the decedent’s probate estate. Your will...