Elder Law

At Kaufman Law Group, LLC, we work with both senior clients and their adult children of elderly parents to provide advice and guidance through planning for the later stages of life. Making and implementing both financial and medical arrangements for possible long-term care can be challenging, but working with experienced lawyers can ease the process significantly.

Beyond Estate Planning

Making plans for the later years in life requires more than just estate planning. Of course, what happens to your estate after your death is important, but so is what happens to you while you’re alive. Planning for incapacity or disability ensures that your wishes are carried out and frees those you love from having to make difficult decisions.

Long-Term Care Planning

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 9 million men and women over the age of 65 will require long-term care this year alone. The chance of those over 65 years old requiring either in-home health care or nursing home care during their lifetimes is as high as 75%. In Illinois, the cost for long-term care averages approximately $184 per day, or $67,160 annually.

At Kaufman Law Group, LLC, we are skilled in helping clients pre-plan for the high cost of long-term care and navigate complicated Medicaid qualification rules.  Among other techniques, we help our clients use Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts and take advantage of available exemptions in order to protect their estates.

Advocates You Can Trust

Often handling the affairs of seniors requires more than simple legal representation and advice. At Kaufman Law Group, LLC, we take pride in offering our clients service and attention beyond the typical. We establish lasting relationships with each of our clients, and we work diligently to make sure our clients and our clients’ wishes are taken care of. Contact us to learn how we can assist you in elder law planning.