Elder Law

The most comprehensive annual program for elder law attorneys offers more than 10 hours of legal updates (2019) and practical instruction of practical and relevant content.

Register now! The IICLE® 16th Annual Elder Law Short Course (virtual edition) will bring you up to speed on the latest in elder law ... from a safe social distance! New this Year: All registrants will have FREE access to the entire program online on-demand, with the opportunity to earn credit for breakout sessions missed at no additional charge.

The 17th Annual Elder Law Short Course is designed for the Illinois elder law attorney who is dedicated to client service and eager to stay on the cutting-edge of legal issues affecting elderly clients and their families. This year’s program offers plenary sessions on eliminating barriers to legal access, navigating guardianship and power or attorney disputes, and legislative updates. In addition, you’ll get the latest on advising your clients about Medicaid (planning and application), judicial perspectives on guardianships, Illinois Trust Code update, and much more!

Registration includes post-event access to the online on-demand recording and all additional breakout CLE.

This guide, created for attorneys who are planning for or serving the needs of persons no longer able to make decisions for themselves, assists in the crafting and implementation of plans for such instances.

This handbook is the go-to resource for elder law attorneys, providing practical advice and tips on advocating for the needs and interests of elderly clients.

There are nine Home and Community-Based Services Waivers (“HCBS”) in Illinois. This presentation provides information on each of the waiver programs, the services available through each program, how to access those services, the eligibility criteria for each program, and the potential planning opportunities for your clients.

As you grow your business, technology hardware and software are available to protect and increase productivity. Learn what technology can help grow and support your business!

Keeping a connection with aging parents during the era of social distancing is very important. Join us to learn creative ways to stay connected to those in nursing homes and other senior living facilities.

Probate and Guardianship mediation is similar to civil mediation, but the emotions are often at an extreme. This session offers help in determining when mediation may be the best option for a family and insights on important considerations, including confidentiality issues, pre-mediation interviews, and selection of a mediator. Guidance is also offered on local court rules; motions; petitions to seek the appointment of a mediator; and the expectations of a mediator from the pre-mediation interview through the signing of a family settlement.

Sweeping changes to the VA pension eligibility rules went into effect October 18, 2018. Get an overview of the modifications, with a focus on planning opportunities available to elder law practitioners and their clients under the new rules.

Understand the basics of retirement benefits and relevant tax issues specific to planning with retirement assets in an elder law context.

This is a handy reference tool for seasoned attorneys and a useful research foundation for new attorneys, legal assistants, and law clerks.