Serve aging clients with confidence through these on-demand elder law programs designed for Illinois attorneys. Learn practical strategies for Medicaid eligibility and spend downs, guardianships, contested wills and trusts, retirement accounts, and tax planning with special needs trusts (SNTs). Each session provides clear workflows, ethical guidance, and real-world examples to help you navigate complex issues effectively.
Explore advanced topics such as evidence in will and trust contests, responding to Social Security and Medicare letters, advocating in CCRCs and long-term care settings, and integrating AI responsibly without compromising client trust. Stream courses anytime, access comprehensive materials, and earn MCLE credit while strengthening your day-to-day elder law practice.
The presentation will include a general overview of ethics, a discussion of the Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to the practice areas of estate planning and elder law, the presentation and analyses of hypotheticals the lawyer may encounter in their estate planning and elder law practice and finally, tips to avoid an ARDC complaint.
Explore the complex intersection of elder abuse and diminished capacity, with a focus on evolving strategies for identification, intervention, and advocacy. This session will address new approaches to assessing capacity, legal tools available to protect vulnerable adults, and the implications of updated ABA Rule 1.14 on representing clients with diminished capacity. Gain insight into practical case management, ethical duties, and effective collaboration with professionals in other disciplines. Originally presented as part of Elder Law Short Course 2025.
When an interested party (caregiver, spouse, child, friend, or agent under a Power of Attorney) is involved, attorneys and geriatric care managers must clearly identify and protect the true client. This session covers practical and ethical strategies to manage caregiver influence, maintain boundaries, and address conflicts. Attendees will gain tools to recognize red flags and ensure advocacy remains focused on the client’s rights and wishes. Originally presented as part of Elder Law Short Course 2025.
