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ELDER LAW • ESTATE PLANNING • WILLS & TRUSTS • GUARDIANSHIP & PROBATE LITIGATION
Ben Neiburger
Founder, Generation Law
October 2019
Don't Get Spooked By Special Needs Estate Planning
Having a solid estate plan in place is important for everyone, but especially for those with loved ones who have special needs. The trouble is, it’s easy to get spooked by the complexities involved in creating those plans.

In honor of National Special Needs Law Month, this issue of “The Elder Law Minute” takes the fear out of planning and providing for special needs children and relatives. We’ll also help you avoid being haunted by gifts made to minors.

There’s only one truly frightening thing about estate planning – being caught unprepared when the end comes. To make sure that doesn’t happen, give us a call. 
OCTOBER'S NEWS TO KNOW
Tricks to Avoid When Treating Kids with a Gift
No one likes to think about their own death. But you know what can be even scarier? Not making the right choices now about who should receive your earthly possessions when you shuffle off this mortal coil – and how to go about it. 
What Happens to Special Needs Children When Their Parents Die?
As parents with special needs children enter their retirement years, figuring out how to provide quality care for their children after they’re gone can be a challenge. 
Firm Briefs
Ben mugs for the camera behind the scenes at BankFinancial.
Bar Exam
Recently, Ben Neiburger spoke about the basics of estate planning at a seminar for Bank Financial (although things didn’t go quite as planned after his speech…). Want to have Ben participate in an event for your organization?  Get in touch with us here
Generation Law Attorneys to Speak at Elder Law Short Course
November 22 nd  and 23 rd  will mark the return of the IICLE Elder Law Short Course. This popular annual program for Illinois elder law attorneys features courses by the top legal minds in the state , including our own Ben Neiburger and fellow Generation Law attorney Melissa Johnson. Ben and Melissa will be speaking on a variety of topics, including Law Office Management, Successful Custodial Claims, and Law Firm Succession, Transition and Exit Strategies. For more information, visit the IICLE website .
The Crones Project Visits ShePodcasts Live
Retired roller derby crone Barbara “Queen B” Dolan hit the road recently and headed to Atlanta to promote an upcoming segment of The Crones Project, a podcast, blog and photo gallery sharing the conversations and stories of wise and wonderful women in their 70s, 80s and beyond. You can catch the latest segment at ShePodcasts Live .

Generation Law is a proud supporter of “The Crones” and Barbara, as she meets fascinating elder women and shares their lives and wisdom in their own voices. 
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