Estate Planning in Guardianship

Illinois Law: Case Decisions & Trends 2021

Drafting estate planning instruments for clients whose definition of family is one that is fluid and inclusive is more important than ever. Estate planning attorneys have traditionally been accustomed to drafting provisions that exclude family members but doing so without caution may invite a successful probate challenge or worse. In this interactive workshop participants will learn about: 1. Drafting for clients with chosen family, though their biological family members are alive, and no adoption ever took place 2. Designing provisions for Lawful Permanent Residents who have U.S. citizen children but who otherwise have primarily non-U.S. family. 3. Crafting provisions that address disproportionate gifting and that assist in avoiding probate and probate challenges

Few diverse lawyers are members of the trusts and estates bar and the pipeline is not particularly encouraging. Learn more about the diversity challenges facing the trusts and estates bar and the unique impact of such challenges. As important, get tips for increasing diversity in your practice (regardless of size) as well as in the trusts and estates bar more generally. Leave empowered to make a difference and leave a legacy.