Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney in Wheaton, Illinois
Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law
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620 West Roosevelt Road Suite C-1 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 USA |
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(630) 668-6600
(630) 510-0618
www.canolanlaw.com
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Law Firm Overview
Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law, focuses her practice on the legal issues that affect people in their later years - elder law, estate planning and Medicaid planning. Since, the most prominent legal issues one faces will evolve and change throughout ones life Attorney Nolan routinely represents elderly people, the adult children and spouses of elderly people and other individuals in Chicago’s' western suburbs. Through effective planning, she is able to protect the interests of her clients related to health care and finances.
As an Illinois elder law attorney, Ms. Nolan handles all legal and estate planning needs of seniors and their families. She prepares OBRA trusts to allow people who might otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid benefits to receive government assistance.
She handles disability planning matters and creates third-party special needs trusts to protect people who are unable to care for themselves. She has handled hundreds of Medicaid applications for aging and disabled adults.
She routinely represents clients in probate court, in Social Security Disability matters, and in all matters involving the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) & Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IHFS).
Carol Nolan handles every aspect of her elder law practice. She meets with each client. She reviews and drafts each document. She processes every application. She understands the importance of these matters to her clients. When clients call her office, they speak directly to Carol.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Incompetence Issues; Living Wills; Disability Planning; Will Contests; Healthcare Powers of Attorney; Powers of Attorney; Children's Trusts/Special Needs Trusts; Guardianships; Small Estate Affidavit; Third-Party Special Needs Trusts; Third-Party Special Needs Trusts; OBRA Special Needs Trusts; Revocable Living Trusts; Irrevocable Trusts; Medicaid Applications and Planning; Finding the Right Nursing Home; Denied Medicaid Benefits; Disability Planning; Credit Shelter Trusts.
Practice Areas Description
Attorney Carol Nolan handles a wide range of legal concerns relating to elder law, estate planning and probate administration concerns.- Elder Law
An elder law attorney helps seniors and their loved ones respond to current circumstances and prepare for the future. Elder law refers to any legal action, document, or court decision that addresses the concerns, needs, and rights of seniors. Most of the Carol Nolan's legal practice relates in some way to state or federal elder law protections or issues.
- Estate Planning
Effective estate planning documents clearly convey one's final wishes in a legally enforceable manner. A property prepared will, trust, or power of attorney can reduce the potential for legal disputes among relatives, caretakers and beneficiaries, and can minimize the tax consequences of any asset transfers.
- Wills
Wills, living wills and other estate planning documents allow individuals to record their final wishes regarding health care and asset distribution in a legally enforceable manner. These are basic documents that every person should have, regardless of the size of his or her estate.
- Will Contests
Wills are binding legal documents designed to express and enforce a person's wishes regarding the transfer of assets upon their demise. When a beneficiary or family member suspects that a will has been wrongfully altered, there may be grounds to contest a will in probate court.
- Powers of Attorney
There may come a time in your life when you are no longer able to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf. It is important to plan for that time now, rather than wait and force your family into an emergency situation in the future. By giving someone power of attorney over your medical and financial affairs, you and your family can obtain peace of mind.
- Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Unlike traditional wills, living wills provide instructions during a person's lifetime. Living wills provide clear instructions regarding life support in the event of a tragic injury or illness. They are often used in conjunction with healthcare powers of attorney, which provide legal authority to a trusted individual to make other important health care decisions in the event that someone becomes unable to make these decisions alone.
- Children's Trusts/Special Needs Trusts
Are you a grandparent or other individual who is interested in providing financially for a child or for children in your life? By establishing a children's trust, you will be able to provide a child or children with funding for education and other activities you have designated. The trust can go into effect during your lifetime or upon your death. Carol A. Nolan is a Wheaton child's trust lawyer who can talk to you about your options and help you establish a trust that suits your needs.
- Trusts
A trust is an important tool for anyone who wants to protect and manage their assets for future generations or other designated beneficiaries. It can be the principal component of your overall estate planning package, or serve as a separate tool when preparing for nursing home expenses and other elderly care needs.
- Guardianships
Legal guardianship is one of several legal options available to family members concerned about someone's potential mental incompetence. If effective disability plans have not been implemented, a concerned party can petition the probate court to appoint a guardian to manage the affairs of a parent or spouse. If Alzheimer's or another form of mental illness has led to the inability of a loved one to handle their personal or financial affairs, call Illinois guardianship lawyer Carol A. Nolan.
- Probate and Estate Administration
Wheaton probate lawyer Carol A. Nolan helps surviving spouses and children administer the estates of loved ones. She provides legal advice to those entrusted to oversee the administration of wills, trusts and other estate documents. She also represents the interests of clients in court when valid estate plans do not exist.
- Third-Party Special Needs Trusts
The future can bring unexpected twists and turns; effective estate planning allows you to ensure that your interests are protected regardless of what happens. If you are the parent of a disabled adult child, you must also take steps to prepare for that child's future.
- OBRA Special Needs Trusts
A few years of nursing home care can destroy a lifetime of sound financial planning. If you anticipate that you will spend time in a nursing home, or someone you love will be entering a nursing home in the near future, come to the law firm of Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law.
- Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust provides a good solution for seniors and other clients who want to avoid probate, record estate instructions for loved ones, and plan for Medicaid. A living trust usually names the client as the beneficiary. The client can name themselves as the trustee, the one who makes decisions regarding the assets in trust. As a Naperville trustee attorney, Ms. Nolan has significant experience assisting clients in these matters.
- Irrevocable Trusts
When you establish a trust, your attorney should guide you toward the appropriate type of trust given your assets, beneficiaries and life circumstances. With more than 15 years of experience, Wheaton irrevocable trusts lawyer Carol A. Nolan can effectively guide you toward the appropriate type of trust.
- Medicaid Applications and Planning
Elder law attorney Carol A. Nolan serves seniors, disabled adults, and families who need to apply for Medicaid or want to plan for eventual enrollment. Ms. Nolan's law practice concentrates on the long-term financial and healthcare needs of clients in Chicago's western suburbs.
- How to Apply for Medicaid
Medicaid attorney Carol A. Nolan has represented the rights and needs of the elderly for over 10 years. Her Wheaton law office is devoted to serving seniors, disabled adults, families, and individuals seeking Medicaid coverage. She helps clients in DuPage County and throughout Chicago's western suburbs.
- Finding the Right Nursing Home
As a Wheaton nursing home attorney with more than 15 years of experience, attorney Carol A. Nolan brings knowledge and compassion to her clients who are going through this process. She is here to answer your questions about choosing a nursing home, applying for Medicaid and finding a nursing home with a Medicaid bed available.
- Denied Medicaid Benefits
Failing to provide the necessary documentation or failing to pay attention to deadlines can cost you the Medicaid benefits you need. If you or a loved one has been denied Medicaid benefits, come to the law firm of Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law for dedicated legal assistance.
- Disability Planning
Planning for the future is always important - it becomes especially important in the later years and when caring for those who cannot care for themselves. If you want to protect yourself in the case of future disability, or protect someone else currently under some disability, come to the law firm of Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law in Wheaton, Illinois.
- Tax Planning
Large estates - those worth millions - are subject to thousands of dollars in estate taxes upon the death of its contributors. With effective tax planning, however, you can avoid many of the negative effects of estate taxes (also called the death tax) and preserve your assets for generations to come.
- Credit Shelter Trusts
One option to protect and preserve assets is through the establishment of a credit shelter trust (also known as an AB trust or family trust). Upon the death of one spouse, a certain amount of assets (the applicable federal exclusion amount) are passed into the credit shelter trust where they are allowed to grow, rather than be taxed. The living spouse has access to both the trust income and the trust principal. After the death of the surviving spouse, the assets are distributed to the children. These trust assets are not considered part of the surviving spouse's taxable estate.
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Ms. Carol A Nolan
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