Elder Law
The mission of ISBA Elder Law Section
- to inform and advise the members of the bar whose practice involves representing older persons in such areas as estate planning, public benefits, nursing home residents' rights, elder abuse, age discrimination, real estates issues, senior housing and guardianship;
- to review and make recommendations regarding proposed legislation that may affect older persons;
- to promote the legal rights of older persons to enjoy their communities, families and lives to the fullest extent possible and to inform older persons of these rights;
- to provide a forum for the exchange of views and information in furtherance of these goals.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — September 2017
- Financial services industry responds to financial exploitation of seniors
- Who gets the painting on the living room wall?
Recent Related Cases
Illinois Appellate Court
Power of Attorney Act
In re Estate of Beetler
Guardianship
In re Estate of Kusmanoff
Contact us to join this section
Sponsored CLE
Illinois Medicaid Rules and Procedures Bootcamp
October 12, 2017 – Chicago
Tools and Resources
- The Elder Law discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
- Useful links
- Guardianship Source Book: An Everyday Tool for Representing Clients in Illinois Contested Guardianship Proceedings
By Patrick M. Kinnally
If you download or otherwise use this Guide, the author strongly encourages you to make a
donation to the Illinois Bar Foundation.
