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Many think estate planning is only a concern for those who are later in their stage of life or wealthy. They put it off for years, or entirely. Estate planning is for...

Client Question: “What area of law do you focus on?” Attorney Response: “Trusts and Estates.” Client Response: “I’m still young, I don’t need to worry...

Picture this: your beloved grandfather hands out cash gifts to his three grandchildren every year on their birthdays. Each grandchild receives $100 every year like clockwork. Then, one...

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11 – 17, 2022. This is the fifth year in row of this campaign founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance.…

To apply for Medicaid to pay for long-term care costs, numerous documents are required along with an application. The Department of Community and Family Services reviews past bank statements to determine if any gifts were made to non-spouses. For Chronic Care Medicaid, also called Nursing Home Medicaid, the DCFS looks back five years. For care in the home, called Community Medicaid, the DCFS will look back two and a half years starting April 1, 2021. Gifts made during the look-back period cause...