Elder Law

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Section on Elder Law

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2021 Articles

Mark Your Calendars … May 2021 Upcoming events of interest.
Mark Your Calendars … April 2021 Upcoming events of interest.
Mark Your Calendars … March 2021 Upcoming events of interest.
Mark Your Calendars … January 2021 Upcoming events of interest.
Proposed Changes to the TODI Act By Gary R. Gehlbach January 2021 A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home Expenses By William S. Wilson June 2021 The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Public Act 102-68 – Long Awaited Changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act By Michael J. Fleck September 2021 A summary of changes made to the Illinois Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act that improve the use of transfer on death instruments as an effective means of transferring real property in one’s estate planning.
Risks of Using a POLST Form By Timothy Scordato June 2021 The Illinois Department of Health Uniform Practitioner Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form gives non-physicians the authority, without physician oversight, to enter medical orders that could effectually end a patient’s life.
Selling Land Owned With No Survivorship: Bond in Lieu of Probate or Probate? By Ellen Beth Gill July 2021 Bond in lieu of probate can be a quick and easy method for transferring title to Illinois real estate from a deceased sole owner or a deceased tenant in common, but it is not always the best choice for your client.
Transfer on Death Instruments: Pitfalls and Pending Legislation By Michael J. Fleck June 2021 While transfer on death instruments provide ease of transferring residential real property, they have shortcomings that practitioners should be aware of in determining whether use of a transfer on death instrument is the best fit for a client.
Updates & Resources September 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources August 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources July 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources June 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources May 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources April 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources March 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources January 2021 Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 Bar Year! July 2021 A look at the new section council leadership.
What’s App: Government Apps for You January 2021 A look at the federal government apps designed to help you with your practice.