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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Guardianship court hearings take place when there is a concern that an individual may not be able to provide self-care. This happens when the person has not completed a Power of Attorney for Property or a Power of Attorney for Health Care The judge may name either a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate, or both. Usually, parents have the ...
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Attorneys Wills | Sheryl E. Fuhr and Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. If you have a spouse, a partner, children or other family members, failing to prepare for you death can make what is already a sad and painful situation for your loved ones even more painful. The attorneys in our probate department are sensitive to this. We’ll work with you to overcome any reluctance to talk about what will eventually happen. 6 There...
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. With so many legal services available online, why do I need to hire an attorney? Isn’t a Will Sufficient? What are advance directives? What should I do with my Living Will? Can I revoke a Living Will? What are Death Taxes? How long does it take to go through Probate? What are my Power of Attorney options? What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is a...
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Exploitation Elderly | Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Financial Exploitation of the Elderly. The frail elderly are particularly susceptible to financial abuse and exploitation. That is why Illinois law contains special protections to protect the elderly. The Illinois Criminal Code defines exploitation as:. Take steps to help friends, neighbors and relatives. Examples of financial abuse. Charging unreaso...
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Minor Estates & Guardianships | Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Minor's Estates and Guardianships. A key element of estate planning is ensuring that minor children are provided for. This entails more than naming them as heirs to your estate - it requires that you designate a guardian or guardians to care for your minor children if you die. It is generally handled as part of Will preparation. Why this is important.
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. A Trust also allows you to determine the timing and circumstances of a gift. Some Trusts allow you to control and benefit from your assets during your lifetime while making sure your heirs are protected after you die. Trusts and Wills. What’s the difference? A Trust sometimes referred to as a "Living Trust" and also known as a "Revocable Trust" or an...
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Probate Attorneys | Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Probate is the legal process of validating and administering the will. When a person dies, the heirs and potential beneficiaries usually come forward to claim their rights under the deceased's will. The will is filed with the county clerk, submitted to probate court and then validated by the probate court. When a person dies with no will. The will is...
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Elder Law Newsletter | Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. It is rare that a patient has to file a Medicare claim for a few reasons. First, those who receive their care through Medicare Advantage Plans (formerly Medicare Choice) need not file claims at all. Those companies are paid a monthly fee by Medicare and do not have to file claims. [Read More]. Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance. The information o...
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Attorney Profiles | Sheryl E. Fuhr & Associates
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Sheryl E. Fuhr. Attorney Sheryl E. Fuhr is the principal of Sheryl E. Fuhr and Associates. Ms. Fuhr has limited her practice to the many aspects of estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law, including wills, trusts, advanced planning, special needs planning, probate, trust administration and litigation. Or by telephone at 312-263-1234.
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CONTESTED WILLS and TRUSTS. INHERITANCE OR GIFT INTERFERENCE. MINOR'S ESTATES and GUARDIANSHIPS. EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY. TRUSTS and ESTATES NEWSLETTER. Is a written document often used when someone wants another adult to handle his or her healthcare, financial or property matters. The principal is the person who creates a Power of Attorney document, giving authority to another adult who is called an. A durable power of attorney allows a competent person (the. There are two types: one for health care...