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New Changes in Illinois Medicaid Could Save You Thousands
Did you know you do NOT have to “spend down” your hard-earned savings to qualify for nursing home or assisted living Medicaid benefits? New changes to Medicaid rules in the State of Illinois favor Medicaid recipients. If the thought of paying for long-term care...
Edwards Group Now Has a Litigation Division to Help with Estate Disputes, Guardianship Issues, and Financial Exploitation of Elders
At Edwards Group: Estate Planning & Elder Law, we are committed to providing the estate planning and elder law support you need -- tailored to the unique needs of our clients and their families. We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our practice areas...
8 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Can Help When Your Loved One is in a Nursing Home
Having a loved one in a nursing home or an assisted living facility is incredibly stressful. Beyond the emotional toll, navigating the financial and legal landscape around such care can feel daunting. In this situation, you might wonder, "Is it too late for an elder...
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Benefits of Edwards Group’s Dynasty Membership
Life comes at you fast and plans need to be kept up to date. Take the guesswork out of planning and preparing for changes in family, financial, legal, or tax laws. With the Edwards Group Dynasty Membership, we take responsibility for your updates. At Edwards...
Caring for Your Aging Parents
As an adult you will find yourself at some point caring for you aging parents. This change in your relationship can be a difficult task to cope with, but Edwards Group is here to help. While there are plenty of resources available, the problem is finding them. To...
Effective Tools for Estate Planning: Dynasty Membership
Edwards Group has many useful tools in its so-called toolbox to help you effectively plan. One of these tools is our Dynasty Membership. Much like protecting other big investments in your life, like changing the oil in your car or replacing the roof on your house,...
IMPORTANT info for Veterans and their Spouses
Do you know anyone who is a veteran? Are they over the age of 65, and did they serve during wartime (World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War)? If they are struggling with the challenges of aging – activities of daily living, living independently, grappling with the...
How to Save the Family Farm from Nursing Home Costs
Family farming revolves around the land. Farmland is often passed down from generation to generation. The assets, skills, and work ethic that have been poured into the farm are the family's legacy. The act of passing on the land to one's children is a rite of passage...
What happens during an Elder Care Consultation?
Trying to figure out what to do as a loved one faces the challenges of aging can be daunting and overwhelming. That's why Edwards Group created Elder Care Advisors to help families make the best financial, legal, and care decisions possible. You don't have to walk...
Long-term Care Planning and Why It Matters: 6 Goals of Planning
Why Should I Plan for Long-term Care? I know from experience that everyone who comes into our office has goals and expectations that they bring along with them when it comes to long-term care planning. But did you know that we have goals for each of our clients as...
What Do Estate Planning and Elder Care Have to Do With Each Other?
First, what’s the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Care? Estate planning and elder care/elder law are two areas of legal practice that are often under the same umbrella, but there are important differences between them. Many times these two concepts are...
Why You Need a Healthcare POA
What does signing a Healthcare POA do for me? We talked previously about how a POA differs from a DNR (which is now referred to as a POLST). A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a very useful legal document that provides authorization for someone to act on your behalf...
Why a Care Plan Is Essential to Your Peace of Mind
We all know that aging is a part of life. However, when it comes to caring for aging loved...