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This session will do a basic walk-through of the forms involved in estate planning, their purposes, and why you need to understand them.

Originally presented as part of the Estate Planning Boot Camp.

Address the emotional and psychological challenges faced by local government attorneys, including secondary trauma from client matters and the effects of imposter syndrome. Attendees will learn tools for maintaining well-being while continuing to serve their communities effectively.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Local elections, running electoral board hearings, and more hot topics.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

With a seemingly endless stream of bad news bombarding us all nonstop and an often inflamed political and social media environment, how does the attorney advise the client on dealing with challenging social issues and constituents?

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Explore the intersection of zoning, planning, and the interests of multiple taxing bodies in Illinois. Attendees will gain insights into how zoning decisions impact school districts, municipalities, and other local entities, with a focus on managing competing interests, navigating statutory obligations, and fostering intergovernmental cooperation.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

Local Government lawyers Julie Tappendorf and Steve Elrod will team up once again to use real examples and personal experiences to provide guidance on the Sheetz Decision, Nollan and Dolan, regulatory takings, annexation agreements, development agreements, impact fees, and more.

Originally presented as part of the Local Government Law Institute 2024.

As real estate wire fraud continues to climb, victims have been turning to the courts for justice.

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.