What to Do When a Family Member Dies Without a Will in Illinois

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

According to several recent studies, more than half of Americans never prepare a will. So, you are not alone. The law in Illinois has a system for dealing with the estate of a person who dies without a will. It is called the law of intestate estates. It may not be perfect, but it is [...]Continue reading

Helping Senior Parents Who Live Out of State

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

A generation ago, it was common for extended families to live in the same area as their parents, or even the same neighborhood. Now families are spread all over the country, and beyond. This can become more difficult as parents age. A few visits a year, supplemented by phone calls and Skype can be enough [...]Continue reading

Falls and the Elderly: Clumsiness or Negligence – It depends

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

When 78 year old Patrick falls at the grocery store and fractures his hip – is that anybody’s fault? Like many legal questions, the answer is: It depends. At first glance, many people assume that Patrick simply fell because he wasn’t careful. Sometimes that is true. When that’s the case, it’s not a legal matter, [...]Continue reading

The Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

Over the last few years, reverse mortgages have been growing in popularity. They can be an excellent tool allowing seniors to stay in their homes. They are, however, complex financial transactions which should not be entered into lightly. Here are a few thoughts on the topic. What is a Reverse Mortgage? Basically, a reverse mortgage [...]Continue reading

Do I Need a Will or a Living Trust?

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

This is one of the most common questions that elderly clients ask their attorneys. Although the details can become complicated, you should be able to answer the basic question by the end of this article. A will is a basic legal document that allows you to state whom you would like to receive your property [...]Continue reading

Ten Tips for Choosing a Good Nursing Home

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

“Choosing” a good nursing home may seem like a poor title, since most of us do not choose to go into a nursing home at all. Nevertheless, many of us will wind up in one for some period of time. Unfortunately, when the time comes that we need nursing home care, we are not usually [...]Continue reading

Seven Things to Expect from a Nursing Home

By Stotis & Baird February 21, 2022

Attorney’s who work with the elderly are very familiar with the shortcomings of nursing home care. Nursing homes perform an essential service and many take good care of their patients. When a nursing home fails to do that, however, it can have disastrous consequences. These consequences can range from physical injury, to financial harm. Here [...]Continue reading