Amy Jeanne Delaney

Amy Jeanne Delaney

also known as Amy Parise Delaney

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Elder law Lawyer at Orland Park, IL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Probate, Guardianship

Dedication Diligence & Vigilance to Elder Law, 14524 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL

About Amy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 40%

Assists elder clients and their families in advanced asset protection planning to qualify for public benefits, protect children with special needs, apply for and appeal Medicaid and Medicare cases.

26 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Guardianship 20%

Represents individuals, corporate fiduciaries, and case managers in guardianship cases, including contested cases.

26 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Represents clients in the administration of estates before the probate court including litigation.

26 years | 500 cases

20%
Trusts 20%

Represents clients in the establishment, administration, and litigation surrounding trusts.

26 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 4 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2021

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

DDV Law, Ltd.

Dedication Diligence & Vigilance to Elder Law, 14524 John Humphrey Dr, Orland Park, IL, 60462

Delaney Delaney & Voorn, Ltd.

Dedication Diligence & Vigilance to Elder Law, 111 N Wabash Avenue, Suite 1205, Chicago, IL, 60602

DDV Law, Ltd.

Dedication Diligence & Vigilance to Elder Law, 600 Enterprise Drive, Suite 105, Oak Brook, IL, 60523

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Amy Jeanne Delaney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Jean | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer ever

Amy is my supplemental needs lawyer. She has helped me immensely. She always has my back and fights for me. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Leslie | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Me and my parents have hired Amy Delaney to represent us in two different Medicaid applications and for a will and trust. Attorney Amy Delaney fought for us to attain the best outcome allowed under the law. She respects, is considerate, and is highly professional educated at every level. She was t...he first lawyer I ever hired. When she tells you that she can help you - SHE WILL. When I hired her I thought all was lost but after speaking with her, I finally felt like I had someone who would fight for me. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Kristina | December 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If you wish to work with an exceptional lawyer, Ms. Delaney is it!

I cannot praise Ms. Delaney highly enough! She is an absolutely amazing attorney, very meticulous, sharp, and detailed oriented, as well as a kind hearted and insightful individual. She is honest and straightforward, taking the time to thoroughly examine the particulars of any situation. She is al...ways on the ball and makes one feel one has gotten the most out of an hour. I have always felt when she arrives she taken time to prepare for issues to be addressed with a diverse background and wealth of knowledge, bringing to the table insights and suggestions I had not considered. Additionally, she takes the time to fully answer any questions sent via emails, without extra charge, which is very reasonable. I have worked with Ms. Delaney for about two years now, and we have gone through the details of multiple issues related to elder law and elder care regarding my parents. With her guidance we have for example addressed the details of Medicaid applications, directing of funds to a particular individual after the sale of a house owned by a relative on Medicaid in order to shield that individual from losing coverage and benefits, as well as the particulars of low income government assistance programs. She would also make sure nursing homes would deduct funds related to parental medical care from monthly social security payments vs. the personal funds of a caregiver, for example. Questions involving social security disability, power of attorney, and the ins and outs of the role of Medicaid in assisted living vs. nursing home, details involving reverse mortgage in relation to Medicaid and ownership of assets, were addressed. Pros and cons of particular government programs, extra help from Medicare, and the ins and outs of such issues as particular types of trusts were also addressed in detail. It is hard to completely disclose all issues addressed, but suffice it to say the numerous particulars of a whole array of situations were addressed in a concise and detailed manner, thanks to Amy's depth of knowledge and experience. As a lady client, I also felt comfortable working with Amy, who has received numerous awards over the years as a renowned and exceptional woman lawyer. Furthermore, I never felt rushed during our sessions, and had the opportunity to not only meet in person but also to speak on the phone if more convenient. I cannot recommend Ms. Delaney highly enough! Her experience, abundance of knowledge and resources, her intelligence and respectful, considerate nature make her an exceptional lawyer to work with. Thank you so much Amy!

Posted by Rich | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence personified

Amy and her staff assisted with elder care planning and the Medicaid application process for my mom. I could not have been more pleased with the level of service and personal attention I received. Quite simply - Amy is an outstanding attorney and individual. I found Amy to be thoroughly knowledgable ...in all aspects of elder care law. Amy was trustworthy, compassionate and extremely responsive. I was always treated as if I were the Firm's most important client. In my opinion there is none better than Amy!

Posted by Heather | September 4, 2014

Supurb lawyer

Amy Delaney has been a phenomenal lawyer guiding me through the guardianship process and helping me with multiple facets of elder care. She always responds to my questions promptly. If she doesn't have the answer or deal with a certain aspect, she gets me in touch with someone who can help. Amy wi...ll never leave you alone through this tough process. She even checks in on my personal well-being to be sure I am not over-whelmed or feeling lost. She is not just a lawyer but a kind and thoughtful woman. I am thankful every day that I have Amy in my corner to help me through the arduous process of elder law.

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Amy Jeanne Delaney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Levin

Elder law lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Amy on client cases, and also through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is a diligent, understanding, and respected advocate for her elderly clients both in and outside of the courtroom."

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James Schuster

Elder law lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Delaney's reputation amongst Elder Law attorneys is nationwide. Many look to her for advice and counsel of which she gives freely. She is an asset to our national community."

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Lauren Pierucci

Elder law lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Delaney

Elder law lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Smolinski

Elder law lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have come to know Amy as a fellow member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is always available to other attorneys to share her considerable knowledge and I know that her office provides very valuable services to the general public. In short, I believe that Amy Delaney is an excellent estate planning and elder law attorney!"

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Mindy Felinton

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Barbara Buxton

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James Schuster

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David Hiersekorn

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rated AV Preeminent - Highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Top 50 Female Attorneys in Illinois, SuperLawyers

2022

Ten Year Award as Super Lawyer in Illinois, Super Lawyer

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2013

Top Ten Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network

2012

Leading Lawyer, Leadling Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Female Lawyers in Illinois, Leading Lawyers Network

2011

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2010

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2010

Outstanding Chapter Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Arbitrator, FINRA

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, DDV Law, Ltd.

2013 - 2017

Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School

1999 - 2003

Adjunct Professor, Moraine Valley Community College

1997 - 1999

Associate Attorney, Reinisch Mackenzie, PC

Associations

2020 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Illinois Chapter

Board Member

2019 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Committeemember

2016 - Present

Veterans Legal Aid Society

Board Member

2020 - 2024

Morgan Park Academy

Board Member

2012 - 2016

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)

Treasurer

2010 - 2011

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)

President

2008 - 2017

Alvernia Manor Retirement Home

Board Member

1999 - 2002

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois chapter)

Chairperson PR

Sample of Legal Cases

Non-application of VA Benefits toward Income Contribution in Medicaid Waiver facility.

Successful at Hearing.

Community Spouse Resource Allowance Increase

Approved on appeal

Prevention of Involuntary Discharge from Nursing Home & Fees Paid by Facility

Successful outcome; attorneys' fees assessed to facility.

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Education

1998

Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College

J.D.

1995

University of Illinois

Master's

1992

University of Illinois

Bachelor's

Speaking Engagements

2023

Medicaid: Qualifying Clients for Immediate Care and Protecting Assets Utilizing Trusts, Asset Purchases and Transfer Strategies in Long Term Care and Estate Planning

2022

National Elder Law Foundation Annual Conference

Tips and Tricks with IRAs Unprogram Leader

2022

National Business Institute Trusts and Taxes Trusts and Taxes in Illinois from A to Z

2022

18th Annual Elder Law Short Course Nursing Home Residents Rights in the NHCA and Beyond

2020

NAELA Webinar

Remote Notarization and Signing of Estate Planning Documents during COVID

2019

Elder Law Short Course

Ethics and Capacity Issues Affecting Seniors and their Estate Plans

2018

Illinois NAELA Unprogram 2018 Decanting Trusts

2018

3rd Annual Special Needs Institute: Advanced Issues Uniform Trust Code

2018

3rd Annual Special Needs Institute: Advanced Issues Harmonizing the Hodgepodge or Inflicting Uniformity upon Individualism?

2013

Unprogram

Discussion Leader - Nursing Home Residents Rights

2013

2013

Medicaid Update Medicaid Update 2013

2013

IICLE Elder Law Short Course Trust Decanting & Directed Trusts

2013

Elder Law Short Course Trust Decanting

2013

Adult Programming for Seniors Specialized Estate Planning for Seniors

2013

Adult Programming Medicaid Update

2012

Utilizing Trusts for Personal Injury Cases

Supplemental Needs Trusts

2012

St. Xavier Estate Planning Symposium

Elder Law Update

2012

Lincolnway Special Recreation

Planning for Children with Special Needs

2012

Illinois Unprogram

Litigating Medicaid Cases Moderator

2012

Elder Law Short Course

Nursing Home Residents Rights

2012

A Day on Elder Law

Handling Medicaid Applications and Appeals

Publications

2022

ISBA Trusts & Estates Newsletter Trust Administration Checklist

2020

• Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2020) Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families

2015

The Braun Book, Vandeplas Publishing (2015) Social Change and Its Apparent Effect on Senior Healthcare Services: A Comparative Study of Post Soviet Union Russia and the United States

2011

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Illinois) Medicare - Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families

2010

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Journal Maneuvering through the Labyrinth of Nursing Home Admissions

2008

Lexis Nexis Publishing Ethics and Elder Law

Languages

Spanish

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