Tax Deadline ChangesElder Law, April 2020The deadlines to file and pay and both federal and state income taxes have been extended to July 15, 2020.
Call for ArticlesElder Law, March 2020Information on submitting articles for the newsletter.
National Elder Fraud HotlineElder Law, March 2020The Department of Justice has announced the opening of a National Elder Fraud Hotline.
Benefit Access ProgramElder Law, February 2020As part of Public Act 101-0010, the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Implementation Bill, household income limits were raised relating to eligibility for the license plate discount and transportation benefits offered under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability Property Tax Relief Act.
Call for ArticlesElder Law, February 2020Information on submitting articles for the newsletter.
REAL ID UpdateElder Law, October 2019Starting on Oct. 1, 2020, every air traveler will need a REAL ID-compliant license, or another acceptable form of identification, for domestic air travel.
Supreme Court Rule AmendmentsElder Law, October 2019Amendments to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules proposed by the Appellate Lawyers Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association went into effect on October 1.
Human Service Agency UpdatesElder Law, September 2019The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that it will be opening 40 new dementia care settings as part of the Supportive Living Program.
Financial exploitation of the elderly: An overviewBy Eugenia C. HunterSenior Lawyers, May 2019Financial exploitation of the elderly falls into two general categories: fraud by strangers and exploitation by family and caregivers.
Short-term guardian formBy J. Amber DrewTrusts and Estates, March 2019A short-term guardian form typically used by parents leaving their kids with the grandparents.
Sibling rivalryBy Michael H. ErdeElder Law, December 2018Many estate plans go up in smoke because of family disharmony and conflict in court or because of a lifetime of estrangement among family members.
Appellate court’s estate planning adviceBy Michael J. MaslankaElder Law, November 2018In the recent case of Johnson v. Filler, the second district appellate court issued an opinion dealing with alleged legal malpractice by attorneys with regard to their preparation of wills and trusts.
GAL checklistBy Eugenia HunterElder Law, November 2018A checklist to use as guardian ad litem for a disabled adult.
Guardianship checklistBy Eugenia HunterElder Law, November 2018A guardianship checklist to use when representing the petitioner.
Short-term guardian formBy J. Amber DrewElder Law, November 2018A short-term guardian form typically used by parents leaving their kids with the grandparents.
What every Illinois estate planner should know about elder mediationBy Roselyn L. FriedmanTrusts and Estates, September 2018As the number of people living into their 80s, 90s, and beyond increases, many more families are dealing with difficult issues in connection with an aging parent whose wishes are to be honored and respected, including those about health care, living arrangements, and finances.
What every Illinois estate planner should know about elder mediationBy Roselyn L. FriedmanElder Law, June 2018As the number of people living into their 80s, 90s, and beyond increases, many more families are dealing with difficult issues in connection with an aging parent whose wishes are to be honored and respected, including those about health care, living arrangements, and finances.
