Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Health insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, private insurance) Resources
Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families
Essential resource for attorneys who advise elder clients, covering issues ranging from taxes, death, and real estate to healthcare, guardianship, and adoption. Includes editable forms. 2023 edition
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Causes of action (Illinois): Insurance litigation
Explains common grounds for cause of action in insurance litigation: declaratory judgment, bad-faith refusal to settle, negligent issuance of a life insurance policy, and more. 2021 edition
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Helping clients with Medicare cost sharing
An article for lawyers on the basics of the 3 Medicare Cost Sharing Programs, including benefits and eligibility.
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Insurance law
Manual on the various rights and duties of Illinois insurance policy holders. 2020 edition
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Litigating policyholder claims against insurance companies
An aid for attorneys who are litigating claims of an insured person against his/her insurance company.
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Special-Needs Trusts
Manual on drafting an estate plan that avoids reductions of potential government benefits for the special needs child. 2020 edition
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