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 — May 2017
- Utilizing the Attorney General’s office to educate about local scams targeting the elderly
- You can help an elder this summer!
Recent Related Cases
Illinois Appellate Court
Powers of Attorney
Epstein v. Bochko
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.
