Palos Elder Law, Ltd.

08/29/2017

Did you know that women live an average of 4.9 years longer than men? This isn't the only unique factor that affects women's estate plans. Find out more.

Because they tend to live longer than men and often don’t earn as much, women have special hurdles to leap when constructing their estate plans. Here’s how to deal with them.

07/20/2017

The issue of aging and the decisions that come with it has been a hot topic in the healthcare industry for some time now. Creating a plan when life-changing medical events occur can alleviate some of your financial and legal worries.

‘Aging Isn't for Sissies’ sponsored by Samaritan Foundation

07/17/2017

Three questions to consider when putting your estate plan in place as a new parent.

Preparing for death can be overwhelming for anyone. Nobody wants to consider a circumstance where they won't be here to care for their bundle of joy.

07/12/2017

Trusts are useful for more reasons than one. Contact Palos Elder Law today to find out how a trust can benefit you and your family.

07/10/2017

Understanding how to leverage your IRA to pay for unexpected medical costs can protect your retirement income.

07/06/2017

With 13.6 million older individuals living alone and the U.S. population aged 85+ projected to grow by 230%, it's more important than ever to create your Life Plan to age at home.

Be prepared with a plan and the documents to accompany that plan so that you can age at home if that is your wish.

07/03/2017

Putting your assets into a family wealth trust can account for changing family dynamics. Read more about this estate planning tool.

It might not be fun to consider, but what happens to your estate -- and to your children's share of that estate -- if you pass away and your husband or wife eventually remarries?

06/26/2017

Probate process is mostly clerical and it can tie up property for months, even more than a year.

04/26/2017

Deciding between short-term and long-term care coverage? Weigh your options carefully.

Short-term care insurance is cheaper and easier to get than long-term care coverage. But is it worth your money?

04/12/2017

5 tips to creating a sound estate plan.

Estate planning is more than creating a will. Here's what you can do to help yourself and your heirs.

04/04/2017

"Although the majority of 50+ workers and retirees have personally saved for retirement, slightly more than a third of workers (36%) and about half of retirees (49%) have less than $25,000 in savings and investments."

Examines the retirement expectations, preparations and experiences of 50+ adults using data gathered from EBRI's 2016 Retirement Confidence Survey.

04/04/2017

Elder law covers a group of legal specialties focused on the legal needs of older Americans.