Illinois recently enacted House Bill 2568 (HB 2568), instituting significant modifications that directly affect trust administration and the fiduciary responsibilities of trustees. Understanding these legislative updates is essential for trustees seeking to safeguard...
In 2025, Illinois enacted a significant change to its probate laws, raising the threshold for using a Small Estate Affidavit (SEA) from $100,000 to $150,000. This update simplifies estate administration for families managing modest estates and reduces the need for...
Back and spine problems are one of the most common reasons people apply for Social Security Disability benefits — but not every diagnosis automatically qualifies. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a detailed medical guide, often called the “Blue Book,” to...
As we ring in 2026, several new Illinois laws go into effect that could impact your family’s planning, long-term care, probate matters, and property rights. Some of these changes make it simpler to settle a modest estate or strengthen protections for vulnerable...
Illinois has created a new law 755 ILCS 40/10 which amended The Health Care Surrogate Act by changing Sections 10, 20, and 65. This act originally set the guidelines for deciding whether to forgo life sustaining or any other form of medical treatment that involves an...
One challenge many Social Security Disability applicants face is the egregious cost of medical records. The medical records departments of hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, and specialty locations are both profiteering and blatantly disregarding the rules for...
Covid-19 has affected everyone, but there are certain patients who have survived Covid-19 who are still suffering drastic and debilitating health issues, even after the initial phase of Covid should have run it’s course. These individuals are suffering from consistent...
There are two types of disability limitations that the Social Security Administration takes into account, physical limitations and mental health limitations. In regard to these types of disabilities, it is much more nuanced to be able to win a mental health claim. A...
Compassionate Allowance claims are a subset of medical conditions where there is a clear indication of meeting the Social Security’s definition of a disability that prevents full time work. In theory, those with compassionate allowance claims should have their claims...
People who handle their estate planning often think about distributing their large or valuable assets, like their home or bank accounts. Often people don’t consider the distribution of tangible personal property. Clients frequently don’t consider who will be “in...
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