SI Elder Law

SI Elder Law We help seniors in Southern Illinois protect their assets from long-term care expenses and Probate.

We can help with Estate Planning, Medicaid and VA benefits, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probates, Guardianships, Special Needs Planning Personal Injury and Probates.

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, May 29th, while electrical work is completed as part of our transi...
05/26/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, May 29th, while electrical work is completed as part of our transition to solar power.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

A sudden illness, stroke, diagnosis of dementia, or even a slip and fall can change everything overnight. Families are o...
05/19/2026

A sudden illness, stroke, diagnosis of dementia, or even a slip and fall can change everything overnight. Families are often forced to make quick decisions about assisted living, nursing home care, or in-home care while also facing overwhelming financial stress.

Without proper planning, the cost of long-term care can quickly deplete savings, retirement accounts, and assets earned over a lifetime.

The good news is that there are legal strategies available that may help protect your home, savings, and other assets while still helping a loved one receive the care they need.

Planning ahead matters. Even in a crisis, options may still exist.

At SI Elder Law, we help families throughout Illinois navigate estate planning and long-term care planning with the goal of protecting both their loved ones and the assets they worked hard to build.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation with Elder Law Attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers.

For nearly 20 years, Tiffanny H. Sievers has dedicated her practice to helping seniors and families throughout Illinois ...
05/19/2026

For nearly 20 years, Tiffanny H. Sievers has dedicated her practice to helping seniors and families throughout Illinois navigate some of life’s most difficult legal and financial challenges.

As an elder law attorney at SI Elder Law, Tiffanny focuses her practice on long-term care Medicaid planning, estate planning, asset protection, probate, guardianships, and helping families protect what they have worked a lifetime to build. She understands that elder law is about more than legal documents. It is about helping families create a plan during times of uncertainty, illness, and transition.

Tiffanny is a past President of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and has helped educate other attorneys throughout Illinois on elder law and Medicaid planning strategies. She has been active with the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging, serving as a board member and past president and she is a member of the Hospice of Southern Illinois board of directors.

Since 2009, families across Southern Illinois have trusted Tiffanny and the team at SI Elder Law to help guide them through complex situations with compassion, experience, and knowledge.

To schedule a free consultation, call 618-997-3500. Located in Marion, we proudly serve clients throughout Illinois.

One of the greatest gifts you can leave your family is not money. It is a plan.Without proper estate planning, families ...
05/18/2026

One of the greatest gifts you can leave your family is not money. It is a plan.

Without proper estate planning, families are often left trying to navigate probate, locate important documents, handle financial accounts, and make difficult legal and medical decisions during an already emotional time.

A properly prepared estate plan can help simplify the process, protect your assets, and make sure your wishes are carried out the way you intended. It can also help avoid unnecessary court involvement, delays, and expenses for your loved ones.

The reality is this: handling things now is far easier than leaving your family to figure it out later.

At SI Elder Law, we help families throughout Southern Illinois create estate plans designed to protect what they have worked hard to build.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation with an elder law attorney.

When a husband or wife becomes the full-time caregiver for their spouse, the emotional and physical toll can be overwhel...
05/18/2026

When a husband or wife becomes the full-time caregiver for their spouse, the emotional and physical toll can be overwhelming.

Many spouses spend years doing everything they can to keep their loved one at home. They manage medications, prepare meals, help with bathing and mobility, stay awake through restless nights, and carry the constant worry of what could happen if they leave the house for even a short time. Over time, caregiver burnout becomes very real.

One of the hardest decisions a spouse may ever face is realizing that their loved one now needs assisted living or nursing home care. Families often struggle with feelings of guilt, heartbreak, and exhaustion during this transition. But recognizing when a higher level of care is necessary is not giving up. In many cases, it is the safest and most compassionate decision that can be made.

At the same time, many couples fear that the cost of long-term care will wipe out the assets they spent a lifetime building together.

At SI Elder Law, we help Southern Illinois families navigate these difficult situations through long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and asset protection strategies designed to help protect spouses and preserve assets.

Schedule a free consultation with Tiffanny H. Sievers by calling 618-997-3500. Located in Marion, we proudly serve clients throughout Illinois.

One of the hardest decisions a family can make is realizing that a loved one may no longer be safe living at home alone....
05/15/2026

One of the hardest decisions a family can make is realizing that a loved one may no longer be safe living at home alone.

Whether it is due to memory loss, falls, worsening health, or the increasing need for daily care, the decision to move a parent or spouse into assisted living or a nursing home is often emotional and overwhelming. Many families carry guilt, fear, and uncertainty during this process, even when they know it is the safest and most compassionate choice.

At the same time, families are often shocked to learn how expensive long-term care can be and how quickly those costs can consume a lifetime of savings.

The good news is that there may be planning options available to help protect certain assets while still ensuring your loved one receives the care they need.

At SI Elder Law, we help Southern Illinois families navigate long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and asset protection strategies during some of life’s most difficult transitions.

Schedule a free consultation with Tiffanny H. Sievers by calling 618-997-3500. Located in Marion, we serve clients throughout Illinois.

A nursing home or assisted living facility should not automatically mean losing everything your family worked a lifetime...
05/14/2026

A nursing home or assisted living facility should not automatically mean losing everything your family worked a lifetime to build.

Too many families wait until a health crisis occurs before learning how devastating long-term care costs can be. The reality is that nursing home care can cost thousands of dollars per month and quickly drain savings, retirement accounts, and other assets.

The good news is that proactive planning may help protect your home, life insurance, investments, and other assets while still helping your loved one receive the care they need.

At SI Elder Law, we focus on helping Southern Illinois families navigate long-term care planning, estate planning, and asset protection strategies designed to preserve what matters most.

Schedule a free consultation with Tiffanny H. Sievers by calling 618-997-3500. Located in Marion, we serve clients throughout Illinois.

The cost of assisted living and nursing home care can quickly overwhelm a family financially. Many people spend a lifeti...
05/14/2026

The cost of assisted living and nursing home care can quickly overwhelm a family financially. Many people spend a lifetime building a home, saving for retirement, and trying to leave something behind for their loved ones, only to see those assets disappear because of long-term care expenses.

However, there are planning options that may help protect certain assets while still allowing a loved one to receive the care they need. With proper elder law and estate planning, families may be able to preserve their home, savings, retirement accounts, and other assets from being completely exhausted by long-term care costs.

At SI Elder Law, we help families throughout Illinois prepare for these difficult situations before a crisis occurs.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation with Tiffanny H. Sievers. Our office is located in Marion and we proudly serve clients throughout Southern Illinois and across the state.

When a loved one reaches the point where the safest option is assisted living or nursing home care, many families fear t...
05/12/2026

When a loved one reaches the point where the safest option is assisted living or nursing home care, many families fear that everything they worked for will be lost to long-term care expenses. Unfortunately, that happens far too often.

The good news is that with proper planning, there may be legal options available to help protect assets such as your home, retirement accounts, life insurance, and savings while still qualifying for long-term care assistance.

At SI Elder Law, we help families throughout Southern Illinois navigate the complex rules surrounding long-term care planning and asset protection. Planning ahead can make a significant difference for your spouse, children, and future generations.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation with Elder Law Attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers.

Planning ahead is not just about documents. It is about protecting everything you have worked for.Every day we sit down ...
05/04/2026

Planning ahead is not just about documents. It is about protecting everything you have worked for.

Every day we sit down with families just like this, reviewing assets, organizing information, and creating a clear plan to avoid probate and prepare for long-term care. Without proper planning, a house, bank accounts, and investments can be exposed to unnecessary court involvement and the high cost of nursing home care.

The right strategy can help keep your assets in your family’s hands, ensure your wishes are followed, and reduce stress during an already difficult time.

Do not wait until a crisis forces decisions.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation with Elder Law Attorney Tiffanny H. Sievers. Located in Marion, serving families throughout Illinois.

The reality is this: without a plan, the State of Illinois will decide what happens to your assets, who receives them, a...
04/28/2026

The reality is this: without a plan, the State of Illinois will decide what happens to your assets, who receives them, and how long your family has to wait to access them. That process is called probate, and for many families it brings unnecessary delays, expenses, and stress during an already difficult time.

A well-designed plan does more than distribute assets. It ensures the right people are in charge, your healthcare wishes are clear, and your loved ones are not left guessing or fighting over decisions. Just as importantly, it allows you to proactively address long-term care costs, which can quickly erode everything you have worked for.

The earlier you plan, the more options you have.

Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation. Located in Marion, we serve clients throughout Illinois.

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Marion, IL
62959

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