by Jonathan Cole | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most people who interact with the federal government are aware of the slow processing times for applications and decisions. What may not be considered is the drastic impact on the people applying for benefits and the general public as a whole. Individuals who suffer...
by Jonathan Cole | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits with a respiratory disorder can often be time consuming and frustrating. The Social Security Administration has several listings that qualify for disability benefits. A few examples would be, chronic obstructive...
by Jonathan Cole | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people don’t know how to get started when hiring a lawyer to assist them with their Social Security Disability case. They don’t know how the fee structure works for attorneys. They are not sure what to bring to an appointment. Overall, many people are intimidated...
by Jonathan Cole | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people are trying to avoid probate when dealing with the estate of a recently lost loved one. One tool we use to avoid probate is a document called a small estate affidavit. In Illinois, under the Probate Act of 1975 755 ILCS 5/. An individual can present this...
by Jonathan Cole | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
USCIS is different than some other agencies, in that the agency self-finances though petition fees that they process. USCIS has requested $1.2 billion dollars in emergency funding from congress to cover their expenses over a two-year period. In an effort to reduce...
Jonathan W. Cole is an attorney providing legal services covering Estate Planning & Probate and Social Security Disability and Immigration. 
