A Guardian ad Litem is appointed by the court in adult guardianship cases in order to represent the best interests of the allegedly disabled adult. Join us as we cover the skills required to be a successful GAL for adult guardianship cases and the issues that may arise during those cases.
This presentation on decedent’s estates is intended for attorneys interested in volunteering in CVLS’ Probate Court Assistance Project (PCAP) in which pro bono practitioners represent low income petitioners in decedent’s estate cases.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is hosting a Know Your Rights & Be Prepared virtual town hall meeting. This will include information regarding guardianship, power of attorney, deed for property transfer and more!
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The Legal Services for Detainees Committee of the Chicago Chapter for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is looking for volunteers to help non-citizens in ICE custody. On September 16, 2025 at 2PM, members of the committee will be giving an update on the ongoings in Immigration Court, the new tactics of the Trump Administration in detaining and deporting non-citizens, and ways for attorneys to get involved in a volunteer capacity.
Seminar: Immigration Detention and Removal: and Update from the Pro-Bono Bond Project Read More »
The presentation will cover supplemental needs trust planning, including public benefits eligibility, the use of ABLE Accounts, and the two main types of supplemental needs trusts. It will also explore their application in divorce cases and the probate court’s role in trusts for individuals under guardianship.
This presentation on decedent’s estates is intended for attorneys interested in volunteering in CVLS’ Probate Court Assistance Project (PCAP) in which pro bono practitioners represent low income petitioners in decedent’s estate cases.
The presentation will cover supplemental needs trust planning, including public benefits eligibility, the use of ABLE Accounts, and the two main types of supplemental needs trusts. It will also explore their application in divorce cases and the probate court’s role in trusts for individuals under guardianship.
Seminar: Overview of Supplemental Needs Planning Read More »
This seminar provides an overview for attorneys as to how to open, close, and assist in the administration of small, uncontested Decedent Estates in Cook County, Illinois.
Administration of Small, Uncontested, Decedent Estates in Cook County, Illinois Read More »
Learn how to assist undocumented children and young adults in gaining U.S. citizenship through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, which involves first obtaining a predicate order in state court. This seminar will primarily focus on the predicate order process through guardianship proceedings in probate court.
This seminar provides an overview for attorneys as to how to open, close, and assist in the administration of small, uncontested Decedent Estates in Cook County, Illinois.
Seminar: Administration of Small, Uncontested Decedent Estates Read More »