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Preparing for a Court Appearance: Remembering the Basics By Sarah LeRose Young Lawyers Division, May 2024 For younger attorneys, the thought of going to court can be exciting but anxiety inducing, so it is important to remember the basics and that not all cases go to trial before a judge or jury.
5 Things to Know in Guardianship and Probate By Sarah LeRose Trusts and Estates, May 2023 Five things to know about guardianship and probate law—two areas that can get extremely complicated quickly.
5 Things to Know in Guardianship and Probate By Sarah LeRose Young Lawyers Division, March 2023 Five things to know about guardianship and probate law—two areas that can get extremely complicated quickly.
Powers of Attorney for Health Care in the Age of COVID-19 By Sarah LeRose Young Lawyers Division, March 2022 Many agents named in powers of attorney for health care documents are unaware of the responsibilities bestowed upon them and the standards they are held to under the law.
Cook County Probate Division’s Virtual Hearing Process: An Update By Sarah LeRose Trusts and Estates, December 2020 The Cook County Probate Division has amended General Order 2020-08, issued additional Zoom hearing access codes, added two new judges to the floor, and reinstituted its formal mediation calendar.
The guardian’s role in maintaining and initiating dissolution proceedings By Sarah LeRose & Marisa Cipolla Trusts and Estates, March 2016 In 2015, the First District considered the issue of whether a non-guardian spouse has standing to participate at the best interests hearing to determine if dissolution of marriage is in the ward’s best interests.
The Howell decision and the future of estate planning for adult disabled clients By Sarah LeRose Trusts and Estates, October 2015 In light of Estate of Howell v. Howell, an estate guardian of a disabled adult may propose an estate plan which deviates from intestacy, provided the guardian believes that the proposed plan is in keeping with the ward’s wishes.

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