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.

Many parents and grandparents want to help their children and grandchildren by giving an early inheritance. While genero...
06/09/2026

Many parents and grandparents want to help their children and grandchildren by giving an early inheritance. While generosity comes from a good place, making large gifts without proper planning can create serious problems if you later need assisted living or nursing home care in Illinois.

Illinois Medicaid has a five-year look-back period. Gifts made during that time can result in a penalty period, meaning Medicaid may refuse to pay for your long-term care when you need it most. Unfortunately, we often meet families who gave away assets with the best of intentions, only to discover they unintentionally limited their options for care.

The good news is that gifting is not the only strategy available. Depending on your circumstances, there may be other planning tools that can help protect assets while preserving eligibility for long-term care benefits. The right approach depends on your health, family situation, and how far in advance you are planning.

Before transferring your home, adding children to bank accounts, or making substantial gifts, speak with an experienced elder law attorney. A little planning today can help preserve the assets you've worked a lifetime to build while ensuring you have access to the care you may need tomorrow.

If you have questions about long-term care planning in Illinois, our team is here to help. Call 618-997-3500 to schedule a free consultation.

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or are beginning to realize they may soon need a hi...
06/03/2026

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or are beginning to realize they may soon need a higher level of care than what can be safely provided at home, now is the time to have an elder law attorney on your side.

Many families are surprised to learn that the cost of long-term care can quickly consume a lifetime of savings. The decisions you make before a move to assisted living or nursing home care can have a significant impact on protecting a home, retirement accounts, life insurance, farmland, and money in the bank.

An elder law attorney does more than prepare legal documents. We help families understand their options, navigate Medicaid rules, protect assets when possible, avoid costly mistakes, and develop a plan for both the person needing care and the spouse or family members left at home.

Whether you are planning years in advance or facing an immediate need for care, having the right guidance can help preserve your loved one's dignity, protect what they have worked hard to earn, and provide peace of mind during a difficult transition.

At SI Elder Law, we help Southern Illinois families navigate the legal, financial, and practical challenges of long-term care planning.

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

Beginning June 1, 2026, SI Elder Law will be transitioning to our summer office schedule.☀️ Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m....
06/01/2026

Beginning June 1, 2026, SI Elder Law will be transitioning to our summer office schedule.

☀️ Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
☀️ Friday: Closed

Clients needing to drop off documents outside of our summer hours may use the drop box located at the front entrance.

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.

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Marion, IL
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