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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 — October 2026
- Guidance to Parents and Guardians of Individuals Who Are to Become 18 Years Old
- Call for Articles
- News Roundup
- New Abuse/Domestic Violence Laws
- Mark Your Calendars…
- Standing Committee on Women and the Law Charity Drive
- Volunteer Tutor Opportunity
- Illinois Supreme Court News
- Highlights from the ISBA 2026 Solo & Small Firm Conference in Peoria
Upcoming CLE
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December 1Online
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January 14Online
Other Events
- November 12, 2026 | | Lombard
- February 1, 2027 | | Zoom
- April 5, 2027 | | Zoom
Tools and Resources
- Elder Law discussion group is available to section members via the Elder Law community in ISBA Central
- The Elder Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- 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.
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