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The mission of ISBA Trusts and Estates Section
- to be responsible for activities relating to the education of probate, estate planning and trust law practitioners;
- to promote and work for the development, modernization and improvement of legislation relating to the estate planning, probate and trust areas of the law; and
- to review relevant matters and issues, and to study and recommend solutions to various problems involving the public, the courts, and attorneys insofar as the areas of concern of the section are involved.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — July 2024
- Message From the Chair
- The Importance of Estate Planning: Issues Facing Minor Beneficiaries
- Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Member Hon. Chad S. Beckett
- Flinn Report Summary – June 7, 2024 (Issue 23) Through June 28, 2024 (Issue 26)
- Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics
Recent Related Cases
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Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Sumrall v. LeSEA, Inc., No. 23-2833 (June 12, 2024) (ST. EVE) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Estate of Meyer, 2024 IL App (4th) 230787 (May 14, 2024) Peoria Co. (HARRIS) Appeal dismissed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Estate of Case, 2024 IL App (5th) 230152 (May 9, 2024) Vermillion Co. (MOORE) Affirmed and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Estate of Stinnette, 2024 IL App (2d) 230174 (May 3, 2024) Lake Co. (MULLEN) Vacated and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Estate of McDonald, 2024 IL App (2d) 230195 (April 15, 2024) Kane Co. (MULLEN) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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Resting in Pieces: How to Avoid Putting Family Harmony and Plan Integrity at Risk in the Estate PlanOctober 30 | Chicago
Video
Estate Planning Hot Topics - David M. Lutrey on ILITs and Raymond W. Prather on Same Sex Couples
Quick Takes for Your Practice - 3 to 5 minute videos on various legal topics.
Tools and Resources
- Trusts and Estates discussion group is available to section members via the Trusts and Estates community in ISBA Central
- The Trusts and Estates Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
- Sample Transfer on Death Instrument forms, provided by ISBA member Katherine A. Chamberlain.