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. Note: IICLE resources are only available to legal aid employees.

Health insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, private insurance) Resources
Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families
Information on representing elderly clients on issues such as estate and tax planning, Medicare, and elder abuse. 2023 edition
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Causes of action: Insurance litigation
A lawyer resource on insurance litigation that explains common causes of action, declaratory judgments, bad-faith refusal to settle, negligent issuance of a life insurance policy, and insurance broker malpractice.
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Insurance law
A lawyer resource about the rights and duties of Illinois insurance policyholders.
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Litigating policyholder claims against insurance companies
An aid for attorneys who are litigating claims of an insured person against their 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. 2024 edition
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