Elder Law

This program goes over the basics of AI in the legal field, along with practical tips regarding using AI under an ethical compass and under the Illinois Rules of Professional Responsibility.

This program is an introduction of the Illinois Department on Aging's Community Care Program- a Medicaid waiver program. This program evaluates the needs of seniors to identify programs and resources to allow seniors to remain living at home as long as safely possible.

This program discusses the different crisis planning options to consider in Illinois with retirement accounts.

Strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge at the annual Elder Law Short Course! Designed for Illinois attorneys focused on elder law, this comprehensive program offers an in-depth look at the most current and important issues affecting older adults and their families. Topics include estate planning, Medicaid, guardianship issues, and recent legal developments.

This course describes the following Illinois Department of Human Services benefits: 1) Aid for the Aged, Blind, Disabled (AABD) Cash assistance and 2) Medicare Savings Programs. These two benefits are highly underutilized but provide very valuable benefits to low-income, vulnerable older adults. The training will describe how to apply for the benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to maximize benefits.

Client deaths. Emotionally charged family dynamics. Practice management-related stresses. All of this and more can put strain on the elder law attorney. Learn how to recognize, manage, and address secondary trauma and imposter syndrome - two common challenges for attorneys striving to provide compassionate service to their elderly clients.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

Unlock effective strategies for handling spousal refusal, annuity planning, Medicaid-related divorce issues, and retirement planning. Gain practical insights and tools to ensure your clients receive the best possible guidance and support.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

Differences between simple wills that distribute outright, pour over wills to revocable trusts and wills that create and fund testamentary trusts. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025.

What are the standard components for a will without a trust or a pour-over will? Learn more about how to name the executor and guardians and what boilerplate to include, along with requirements of a basic testamentary trust under a will and a basic revocable trust agreement. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025

Learn more about the issues involved in working with clients of various religions and cultures, including some practical tips on requirements of different faiths and a discussion of how to deal with the ethical issues that may arise.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.

This course presents guidance on the requirements and workflow for your initial and final meetings with a client when drafting a will. Originally presented as part of Fundamentals of Will Drafting 2025

What is AI and how can you ethically use it in your elder law practice? Enhance the level of client service you provide by responsibly integrating AI into your practice, ensuring you stay ahead of the technological curve while prioritizing client trust and confidentiality.

Originally presented as part of the Elder Law Short Course 2024.