North Chicago Elder Law Attorneys                             (773) 286-3800

Might a family member require Expensive Nursing Home care now or in the future? Could qualifying for Medicaid be advantageous to you?  

Whether in a crisis situation or planning for the future, it's hard to know what actions are appropriate for you and your loved ones. You want to be in the hands of a law firm that knows the complexities of elder law. You need a lawyer who can explain the best action to take in clear, simple language.

Michael Erde & Associates P.C. is an Elder Law Firm that practices in Medicaid and long term care planning, including Medicaid Application's diverse benefits programs, Nursing Home Benefits, Spousal Refusals, Nursing Home and Assisting Living, Resident Rights, Asset preservation planning with a special focus on planning in light of OBRA (The old Medicaid Act) and the New Act being the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 ( DRA) including reviewing Gifts, Lookback periods, Spend Downs, Disability including special needs Trusts and Guardianship, Pooled Payback Trusts, Estate Planning including Trust and Wills and Powers of Attorney for health and property and Probate as well as Trust and Estate administration and contested matters.

Michael H. Erde & Associates are the lawyers to call. Our principal lawyer in our north Chicago law firm is often called upon to mentor other lawyers, accountants, and residents in the community on the complexities of elder law. We are, simply put, elder law attorneys first. That is where we see the need in our community and we have 40 years experience and knowledge to back that up.

Medicaid Planning/Medical Eligibility
How do you make sure that nursing home costs and long-term health care needs don't take everything? How do you maneuver the complexities of Medicaid eligibility requirements while safeguarding your home and the financial future of your loved ones? We'll take you through the complexities in a way that is easy to understand and allows you to keep your assets while maintaining Medicaid eligibility.

Guardianship
As people age, their situation can change suddenly, through a fall or accident or sudden illness. If a loved one is in Chicago, and you are out of state, you can still ensure their safety and well being. We know the issues involved in going to court and creating a guardianship, and we will facilitate this as speedily and simply as possible, working in the best interests of you, our client.

We will help you make the decisions and take actions that are right for you, including guardianship matters. Whether you need a reverse mortgage so you can keep your home, or want to determine which living situation will be best for you or have nursing home concerns, we have the experience to answer all your questions so you can make decisions that are right for you.

Powers of Attorney
When is the right time to create a power of attorney? What do you gain by creating separate powers of attorney for finances and for health care? How do you maintain government benefits with a financial power of attorney? How do you determine whether to create a guardianship or a durable power of attorney? The answers to these questions will protect your assets and create the best possible legacy for you.

We make reasonable Nursing Home, and Hospital visits.

Free parking, easy office access, conveniently located off Eden's Expressway