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Illinois seniors and their families deserve dedicated legal protection. Our Chicago elder law attorneys fight for seniors' rights, assets, dignity, and care quality.

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Comprehensive Legal Services for Illinois Seniors and Their Families

Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal issues uniquely affecting seniors and their families: Medicaid planning and long-term care financing, nursing home abuse and neglect, guardianship, estate planning and probate, financial exploitation, and age discrimination. Our Chicago elder law attorneys understand both the legal complexity and the emotional weight of these issues โ€” and provide experienced, compassionate counsel to seniors and their families throughout the Chicago area.

Protecting Seniors From Financial Exploitation

Financial exploitation of seniors โ€” through scams, undue influence, theft by caregivers, or improper use of powers of attorney โ€” is one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse. Illinois law provides civil and criminal remedies for exploitation. Our attorneys help families recover stolen assets, revoke improper documents, and hold exploiters accountable.

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  • Medicaid planning specialists available
  • Nursing home abuse litigation experience

Types of Elder Law Cases We Handle

Our elder law attorneys handle the full spectrum of legal needs for seniors and their families in Illinois.

Medicaid Planning

Structuring assets to qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage while preserving family wealth.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Pursuing claims against facilities for failure to provide proper care.

Elder Financial Exploitation

Recovering assets taken through fraud, undue influence, or theft.

Adult Guardianship

Petitioning for guardianship when a senior can no longer manage their own affairs.

Estate Planning for Seniors

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for older adults.

Veterans Benefits Planning

Maximizing VA benefits for seniors who served.

Age Discrimination (ADEA)

Employment discrimination claims for workers 40 and over.

Social Security / Medicare Appeals

Challenging benefit denials and overpayment claims.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Our elder law attorneys fight to protect seniors' assets, dignity, rights, and wellbeing.

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Nursing home abuse damages and justice
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Medicaid benefits and long-term care financing
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Guardianship and protection from exploitation
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Estate plan protecting family wealth
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Financial exploitation recovery
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VA and Social Security benefit maximization

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about your case โ€” then call us for a free, personalized consultation.

Medicaid planning is the legal process of structuring your assets and income to qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage (nursing home benefits) while preserving as much as possible for a healthy spouse and family. It's entirely legal and our attorneys help Illinois families navigate the complex rules, including the 5-year lookback period.
Signs include unexplained injuries or bruises, bedsores (pressure ulcers), sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, emotional withdrawal, fear around staff, unexplained financial transactions, and medication errors. If you suspect abuse or neglect, contact an attorney immediately and also report to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Act quickly โ€” assets can be dissipated rapidly. An elder law attorney can seek emergency court orders to freeze assets, revoke improper powers of attorney, remove unauthorized account signatories, and file civil claims for recovery. In egregious cases, criminal referral to the Illinois Attorney General's office is also appropriate.
File a petition in the circuit court of the county where your parent resides. The court appoints a guardian ad litem and schedules a hearing. Medical evidence of incapacity is required. With no objections, the process typically takes 4โ€“8 weeks. Our attorneys handle all aspects of the guardianship petition.

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