The Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys of Illinois, P.C./ The Law Office of Siebert & Associates, P.C. is currently meeting clients and potential clients in person at our office in our Covid-19 conference room. Our staff is 100% vaccinated and we comply with strict COVID guidelines so that we can safely help and service for our clients as well as potential clients. In addition, we continue to offer remote Zoom consultations for clients and potential clients who are unable or uncomfortable coming to our office.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols and COVID-19 Conference Room

Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys of Illinois, P.C./ The Law Office of Siebert &
Associates, P.C . is open and has taken steps to minimize any risk to Clients, visitors, or staff. The Office has implemented specific protocols and created a restricted access COVID-19 Conference Room, which either meet or exceed the appropriate CDC guidelines. Clients and potential Clients can safely meet with an Attorney either by video-conference or face to face in the COVID-19 Conference Room. Information on the Office Protocols can be found on the Office Protocols For Coronavirus Outbreak webpage and information on the Office’s COVID-19 Conference Room can be found on the webpage entitled COVID-19 Conference Room Is Open to Serve Your Legal Needs Safely. It is our goal to continue to provide the highest level of legal services to our Clients while protecting the safety of both our visitors and staff.

Elder Law

What is it ?

Rather than being defined by technical legal distinctions, Elder Law is defined by the client to be served. “Elder Law” is the legal practice of counseling and representing older persons and their representatives about the legal aspects of health and long-term care planning, including Medicaid payments for long term care, decision making upon the senior’s incapacity, through the use of Durable Powers of Attorney and Trusts, Asset preservation to protect a community spouse or a legacy for the family, transfer of assets upon death through the use of Trusts or probate. In other words, the lawyer who practices in this area of the law may handle a range of issues but has a specific type of client–seniors.

The Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys of Illinois,P.C./ Law Office of Siebert & Associates ,P.C. provides legal services throughout the Chicago area concentrating in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Asset Preservation, Medicaid Application Representation, Child Caretaker Agreements, Appeals of Medicaid Denials or unfavorable decisions, Nursing Home Contract Review, Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse, Estate Planning, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Planning, Parkinson’s Planning, Addicted Beneficiary Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Administration,  Guardianship and Real Estate. The principal Attorney, James C. Siebert is one of only fifteen Illinois Attorneys who have received the prestigious designation of CELA or Certified Elder Law Attorney issued by the National Elder Law Foundation the only national organization certifying practitioners of elder and special needs law certified by the American Bar Association, though the Illinois Supreme Court does not recognize certifications of specialties.   Martindale-Hubbell has rated Attorney James C. Siebert as AV Preeminent, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer. James C. Siebert has been named as a Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media.  James C. Siebert has received the Super Lawyer designation in Elder Law. James C. Siebert is the President and Executive Board Member Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2018, Co-Chairman of the Litigation Committee, member Special Committee on Rulemaking and the 2016 recipient of the Ronald Runkle Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Elder law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly, and work with a variety of legal tools and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client. Call Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys of Illinois,P.C./ Law Office of Siebert & Associates ,P.C. at (847)253-7500 today to schedule an appointment with an experienced Elder Law Attorney.

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THE ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS OF ILLINOIS, P.C./ LAW OFFICE OF  SIEBERT & ASSOCIATES, P.C CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DEAL WITH THE DIFFICULT LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING INCLUDING PLANNING FOR INCAPACITY, PAYING FOR LONG TERM CARE AND DEATH. CALL (847)253-7500 TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

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A few years ago I found the correct legal representation, in you Mr. Siebert. You were very honest, fair, understanding and respectable. You are an exceptionally reliable and efficient lawyer. I would never hesitate recommending you Mr. Siebert to my friend and family members

Geri M.

I was excited to have such an honest and well versed attorney with your inter personal skills and expertise. I needed an elder law attorney who was proficient, honest and who could work with the bureaucrats involved with the Medicaid process. I can honestly say that I was so glad I met with and hired you

Sandra D

Without question I fully endorse your excellent practice of law. I shall be forever mindful of your very special knowledgeable help at a time in my life when I was drowning in a sea of insurmountable complications. You are to be highly commended for your honest, integrity, understanding, and your compassion.

Patricia M.

I would highly recommend attorney, Mr. James Siebert. I used Mr. Siebert for his expertise on Elder care law...This was very stressful yet he managed to make this as painless as possible. I felt very comfortable and confident in his services and he definitely is an expert in his field. I would with confidence highly recommend him.

Madelin P.