Elder Law

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2020 Articles

Potential Real Estate Concerns Under the New Illinois Trust Code By Paul Peterson April 2020 Article 5 of the new Illinois Trust Code poses several issues that deserve consideration.
Powers of Attorney: Pitfalls and Best Practices Part 1—Powers of Attorney for Property By Susan Dawson-Tibbits April 2020 The first in a two-part series of articles focusing on problematic areas and best practices used in the preparation of various types of powers of attorney.
Promote Access to Justice (and Social Distancing) by Eliminating the Date-Certain Summons By Robert G. Markoff & Steven A. Markoff October 2020 A look at how we can modernize our court system to improve access to justice.
Self-Isolation Do’s and Don’ts By Jewel Klein August 2020 A recent opinion from the seventh circuit, McCurry v. Kenco Logistics Services, LLC, reminds us that letting a client do the work for us is a very bad idea.
Tax Deadline Changes April 2020 The deadlines to file and pay and both federal and state income taxes have been extended to July 15, 2020.
Time to Allow Possession of Cell Phones in Courthouses and Courtrooms By Evan Bruno August 2020  As part of its 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice plans to draft a uniform policy, to be presented to the Illinois Supreme Court, allowing greater use of cell phones in courthouses and encouraging adoption of a uniform policy statewide.
Tips for Handling Medicaid Applications & Appeals During COVID-19 By Michael J. Drabant August 2020 As a result of COVID-19, there have been additional strains put on the Medicaid application and appeal processes in Illinois, which presents unique challenges for attorneys practicing in this area. 
Updates & Resources November 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources October 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources September 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources August 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources July 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources By Karen Kloppe June 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources By Karen Kloppe May 2020 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Virtual Courtrooms in 2020 and Beyond By Judge Michael Chmiel June 2020 A look at the disruption the pandemic has caused to the legal industry, prompting access to justice through virtual proceedings.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in Need By Michael G. Bergmann October 2020 Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.
Welcome to the New Bar Year By Karen Kloppe July 2020 A note of welcome to kick off the new bar year.
Why Estate Planning Is Relevant to Minority Communities By Ebony R. Huddleston July 2020 By thinking of estate planning on a larger scale, minority communities can position themselves to retain more control over life and legacy.
Zoom How-To By Maggie Bennett May 2020 A step-by-step guide to using Zoom for video conferencing.