CFPB Issues Guidance on Nursing Home Debt
By Zisl Edelson (1) Zisl Edelson summarizes the policy statement about debt collection practices for unpaid nursing home bills issued on September 8, 2022 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Deciding to admit an elderly loved one, parent, spouse or partner to...
Estate Planning for the Critically Ill: A Case Study with Practice Tips
By Zisl Edelson Many attorneys make it a habit to avoid engagements for last minute emergency estate planning involving critically ill clients, and for good reason. There may be serious issues of mental competency, and unpleasant family drama far beyond the norm....
The New Illinois Trust Code: Key Provisions for Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys
The recently enacted Illinois Trust Code (ITC) has many important provisions which will enable estate planning attorneys to better serve clients.(1) The ITC is largely based on the Uniform Trust Code, but differs in some important respects, in order to preserve...
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