Senior Lawyers

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Senior Lawyers

October 2017 • Volume 9 • Number 1 •

October 2017 Senior Lawyers Newsletter

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In This Issue

From the Chair

By Tim Howard

A message from Senior Lawyers Section Chair Tim Howard.
Trustee’s acceptance of a deed in trust

By John J. Horeled

A new statute requires a written acceptance of a conveyance of real estate by the grantee/trustee.

Hannibal’s Niece: A book review

By Leonard F. Amari

For any lover of fictional mysteries, history or interest in Italiana, Hannibal’s Niece: A Tale of Love, Murder and Deceit in Ancient Rome is a must-read.

View your mail before it is delivered

By Don Mateer

The U.S. Post Office offers an app called 'Informed Mail' that allows you to see what will be delivered each day.

Illinois nursing homes reviewed; Survey said…

By Michael J. Maslanka

Rosewood Care Center of Swansea v. Price, decided August 22, 2017, provides guidance for when clients come to you with complaints regarding nursing homes.

Book review: Inside The Kingdom (my life in Saudi Arabia)

By Gary T. Rafool

This book, published in 2004, gives an up-close look into everyday life in Saudi Arabia, particularly for women.
A senior woman’s travel through Iran

By Eugenia C. Hunter

Late last year, author Eugenia Hunter was invited to join a small group of women for a cultural trip to Iran.

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