A cancer diagnosis changes everything. In addition to managing a loved one’s medical treatment, many families suddenly face questions about the future: How will assets be managed if your loved one becomes too ill? Who will make medical decisions? What will happen to everyone else if your loved one passes away?
While these are difficult topics, careful estate planning provides peace of mind and control during frightening and uncertain times. At Gateville Law Firm, our Plano, IL estate planning attorney has more than 20 years of experience helping families prepare for the unexpected. We offer free consultations to help you create a plan that protects both your health care wishes and your financial security.
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Cancer treatment can involve long hospital stays, surgeries, or medications that leave patients unable to manage daily responsibilities. In Illinois, two essential tools allow trusted people to step in if needed: