Section Newsletter Articles on Elder Law
New laws
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
February 2018
A list of new Public Acts that may impact elder law practitioners.
Illinois nursing homes reviewed; Survey said…
By Michael J. Maslanka
Senior Lawyers,
October 2017
Rosewood Care Center of Swansea v. Price, decided August 22, 2017, provides guidance for when clients come to you with complaints regarding nursing homes.
Revisiting the Chicago Declaration on the Rights of Older Persons
By Mark E. Wojcik
International and Immigration Law,
October 2017
The Chicago Declaration was intended to protect the rights of older persons in various areas, including autonomy and independence, participation in decision-making processes, and freedom of choice.
You can help an elder this summer!
By Susan L. DeCostanza and Karen Munoz
Elder Law,
May 2017
You may not have realized that you can visit an elder in your community and log pro bono hours at the same time, but you can.
Basics of involuntary transfers/discharges from nursing homes
By Dolores Wigman
Elder Law,
February 2017
Because of the physical and emotional harm caused by moving the elderly and frail from familiar surroundings and routines, federal and state laws provide nursing home residents the right to remain in their nursing homes except in limited circumstances.
Stories
By Curt Ford
Elder Law,
October 2016
Stories can be a great asset to any attorney, and that is why Editor Curt Ford wants to help to share yours. Send in your funny, strange, interesting and moving tales to be included in the next several issues of this newsletter.
A note from the co-editors
By Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski
State and Local Taxation,
December 2015
An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
Estate planning financial information
By Lance D. Taylor
Elder Law,
March 2015
The author shares his estate planning “fact finder” that is intended to provide the attorney with a summary of the client's current assets, their values, and how they are currently titled.
Practice tip: The checklist
By Eugenia C. Hunter
Elder Law,
March 2015
This quick-reference tool for estates will help you keep track or what needs to be done and the date by which it must be done.
Elder law arbitrations
By Kenneth T. Lumb
Elder Law,
June 2014
One of the most effective defenses to a lawsuit alleging bad nursing home care is a predispute mandatory arbitration agreement.
Thank you!
Elder Law,
June 2014
The Elder Law Section Council would like to thank everyone that contributed to the very successful 1st Annual Elder Law Bootcamp: Basics and Beyond.
Adult protective services
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
September 2013
Governor Quinn signed House Bill 948 into law as Public Act 98-49, effective July 1, 2013. This new law adds Illinois to the ranks of other states that operate a single Adult Protective Services Program.
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