December 2025 Special Needs News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our December newsletter: 5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About The Effects of Private Equity Firms on Disability Services Caring for Yourself and Your Child With Special Needs Special Needs Trusts as a Safeguard for Medicaid Eligibility
December 2025 Estate Planning & Elder Law News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our December newsletter: Survey Highlights Inheritance Expectation Gap Protecting Loved Ones From Funeral Debt Probate Law: A Look Across States Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know
Who Should I Choose as My Powers of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a critical legal document that grants a trusted individual, known as an agent, the authority to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf. This is often used to prepare for a future where you may be unable to make these decisions yourself. Selecting the right person for this …
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Sending an Annual Trust Accounting: Understanding Your Rights and Requirements

Establishing a trust is a fundamental step in protecting your family’s assets and ensuring your wishes are honored for generations to come. The Illinois Trust Code (ITC) serves as the foundation for trust creation, administration and beneficiary rights for families, setting clear guidelines and protections for all those involved. Understanding the rules under this code …
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What is an Incentive Trust?

An incentive trust is an estate planning tool that allows you to set specific conditions for beneficiaries to receive distributions from your trust. This approach enables you to maintain control over your assets even after death while encouraging positive behaviors and achievements among your heirs. A/Z Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law can help you explore whether an incentive …
A/Z Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law Sponsors Legislative Breakfast with the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce

Wilson and Wilson sponsors legislative breakfast with the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are Kathleen Russell, executive director of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, and Bill Wilson.
November 2025 Estate Planning & Elder Law News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our November newsletter: Estate Planning: Funding Your Revocable Living Trust Estate Planning During a Divorce: Four Key Considerations Affordable Housing Is Getting Scarce for Older Adults Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know
November 2025 Special Needs News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our November newsletter: 2.8 Percent Increase in 2026 for SSI and SSDI Recipients People With Disabilities Could Save More Under Proposed Bill The Risks of Crowdfunding for People With Special Needs Proposed SSI Rule Could Affect People With Disabilities
October 2025 Estate Planning & Elder Law News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our October newsletter: What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney Finding a Reputable Funeral Home Get Social Security Benefits by Check? Prepare for Change 6 States to Pilot Prior Authorizations for Original Medicare
October 2025 Special Needs News

View Here Explore these featured articles from our October newsletter: 30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home Special Needs Planning for Blended Families Legal Guardianship for Children With Special Needs: 3 Steps Fighting Health Insurance Claim Denials