What If I Can’t Find My Loved One’s Documents? By Thad J. Murphy, Attorney at Law If a loved one has recently died or become mentally incapacitated, finding the person’s estate planning documents is essential. The estate planning process and associated documents are critical to making decisions on the loved one’s behalf, gaining access…
Know the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy By Attorney Christopher Soppe Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the most filed chapter of bankruptcy in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is a form of debt relief that allows qualifying individuals to discharge their debts and keep most of their assets. This liquidation applies to…
Protect Your Loved Ones with a Special Needs Trust By Thad J. Murphy, Attorney Pioneer Law Office Do you have a loved one who is disabled? The most comprehensive way to protect them is to set up a Supplemental Needs Trust (also known as a Special Needs Trusts or SNT). Their purpose is to…
Often there are well-intended government programs that have unintended consequences. As an attorney who handles Social Security disability claims and Medicaid long-term care applications, my first concern when the COVID-19 Economic Impact payments or “Stimulus” package was announced was to wonder how these $1,200 payments were going to affect our clients. Many government programs including…
