SI Elder Law is committed to protecting not only the elder’s assets, but also disabled person’s assets.

 

Disability Planning for Yourself

Everyone over the age of 18 should have a Power of Attorney for Health Care and a Power of Attorney for Property. A Disability can be either a physical disability or a mental disability. In both circumstances, the person with the disability may need the help of other people to pay bills, or to make medical decisions for them. In order for another person to have the legal authority to provide that help, they should have validly executed durable powers of attorney.

 

The Illinois statutes set out a Statutory short form power of attorney but this short form does not give the agent enough powers to effectuate an elder plan to avoid paying the high cost of long term care. SI Elder Law takes the Statutory Short Form Powers of Attorney and empowers the agent to do all of the necessary things to accomplish an elder plan.

 

Disability Planning for Others

If you have a special needs child or grandchild you must become aware that leaving the disabled child money outright or in cash will disqualify that child for any government benefits that they could receive. SI Elder Law can create a special needs trust that will allow them to receive an inheritance and still receive government benefits.

 

Adult Guardianships

SI Elder Law also administers Adult Guardianships. An Adult needs a Guardianship when they are unable to make decisions for themselves and need someone else to pay their bills and make health care decisions for them. Oftentimes a Durable Power of Attorney will avoid the need for an adult guardianship.