PRE-ORDER Each chapter of this handbook provides guidance on a specific cause of action, including the relevant elements and pleading requirements, controlling law, relevant standard jury instructions, applicable statutes of limitations, the parties, special considerations, remedies/special issues, a checklist for the complaint, affirmative defenses specific to the cause of action, related actions, and a sample complaint.
PRE-ORDER This handbook is a complete guide to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, covering initial client intake, negotiating and drafting the agreement, enforcement, estate and tax planning considerations, and ethical considerations.
The annual IICLE Estate Planning Short Course provides in-depth tools and tips you need to navigate the complexities of estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate tax planning, and related client services. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with seasoned attorneys as you gain crucial insighted and detailed analysis of the latest regulations, tax implications, strategies, and best practices in estate planning.
This program addresses the importance of laying proper foundations for evidence, as well as strategies for responding to objections and preserving your record when foundational objections are sustained. Beyond just introducing general concepts, program segments address strategies for working with traditional forms of evidence, as well as various forms of digital evidence that are now becoming more common.
This practical half day program covers the key steps attorneys must take before opening probate in Illinois, including initial client meetings, identifying heirs and assets, and assessing potential issues before filing. Review key will provision and common pitfalls, and best practices for preparing a clear, defensible affidavit of heirship. Designed to help practitioners avoid early missteps, this program ensures probate cases start on solid footing.
Designed for Illinois attorneys focused on elder law, the annual Elder Law Short Course offers a comprehensive exploration of the most current issues affecting older adults and their families, including estate planning, Medicaid, guardianship, long-term care, and recent legal developments. Attendees will stay ahead of evolving laws and policies, learn advanced planning tools such as special needs trusts, retirement account strategies, and irrevocable trusts, strengthen advocacy skills for serving diverse clients—including LGBTQ+ individuals, caregivers, people with disabilities, and those at risk of exploitation—and gain practical guidance on navigating overlapping public benefits programs, all while networking with experienced faculty and peers.
New for 2026, Day Two includes an optional Track C devoted entirely to AI in elder law practice, with demonstrations, practical “plain-English” guidance, and interactive workshops designed for immediate use. Because this track is an additional-fee add-on and is not recorded, attendees who select it must attend in-person. Registration is limited.
This program explores the complex and often misunderstood issue of involuntary discharges from skilled nursing facilities. Designed for legal professionals, advocates, healthcare providers, and families, the session will break down residents’ rights, federal and state regulations, and the legal standards governing transfers and discharges.
The IICLE® Ethics Bundle is your complete solution to fulfilling your Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility requirements. We've taken 6+ pre-selected hours of online on-demand programs with approved Ethics and Professional Responsibility credit and combined them in one bundle at an affordable price.
This curated collection includes all the sessions you need to fulfill your professional responsibility credit requirements for your reporting period. Covering a broad spectrum of topics in each required professional responsibility credit area, including mental health/substance abuse and diversity/inclusion, this bundle ensures that you are not only compliant with Illinois MCLE requirements, but are also well-prepared to navigate the complex ethical landscape of legal practice.
Gain practical insight into the evolving risks, delays, and uncertainties affecting tax buyers, municipalities, and property owners. This program examines the sweeping impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County on Illinois tax sale and tax deed practice, including how the Supreme Court’s takings analysis has disrupted long-standing enforcement procedures. It also analyzes the implementation failures of the Tyler Technologies tax system in Cook County and their consequences for tax collection, distribution, and real estate transactions.
Join the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Illinois Chapter for their signature October CLE Seminar, powered by IICLE. An essential event for experienced family law attorneys, this fast-paced program delivers practical strategies and fresh insights on today’s most pressing issues. Highlights include caselaw, forensic accounting, dissipation, orders of protection, 604.10(b) evaluations, updated Bounds of Advocacy, and a live, in-person-only judges’ panel - available exclusively to in-person attendees (not webcast or recorded).
Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.