Senior Lawyers

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Senior Lawyers

June 2017 • Volume 8 • Number 3 •

June 2017 Senior Lawyers Newsletter

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In This Issue

A few words from the Chair

By Frank V. Ariano

A message from Frank Ariano.

Request for volunteers to serve as receiver of a law practice

The ARDC is seeking volunteer attorneys who would be willing to serve as court-appointed receiver of a law practice of a deceased or disabled attorney.

Remembering Justice Tobias “Toby” Barry

By Leonard F. Amari

Justice Tobias “Toby” Barry, 92, of Ladd, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4,2017. He was a most respected and esteemed jurist and community leader, and will be greatly missed.

Book review: Getting Started as a Real Estate Attorney, by Joseph R. Fortunato

By Leonard F. Amari

This 130-page volume contains “everything-one-could-possibly-want-to-know” about practicing in the real estate transaction field, written by a recognized authority.

Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives and religion

By Michael J. Maslanka

Religious denominations may have their own suggested or recommended language-- consider informing your clients so that they may make informed decisions that don't contradict their religious beliefs.

Bothered by unsolicited calls on your mobile phone?

By Don Mateer

Download Hiya and identify whether an incoming call is legitimate or spam!

Book review: Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews

By Gary T. Rafool

Author Jason Matthews was a CIA field operative for 33 years before retiring, and he appears to be using much of his CIA experiences as material for this book.

Real estate tax exemptions in Illinois: A primer

By Leonard F. Amari & Vesna Marusic

Understanding the basics of real estate tax exemptions in Illinois.

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