January 2025 Rural Practice Newsletter

By Colleen L. Sahlas

Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners. 

By Mia O. Hernandez & Jennifer Bunker Skerston

Recently, lively discussion ensued among estate planning practitioner members of the Trusts and Estates Section on the ISBA Central Community discussion board regarding Public Act 103-0994, effective January 1, 2025, which amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to add and describe unreasonable and reasonable causes for a third party to refuse to honor powers of attorney for property. The impetus for the Act’s amendment was to redress the perceived problem that it is not uncommon for third parties to unreasonably reject powers of attorney for property. 

By Matthew Moustis

This Article discusses the legal standard for securing DUI drug convictions, the Third District’s unpublished Rule 23 Order in Krzeczkowski, and considerations for law enforcement agencies enforcing DUI drug laws.

The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.

By Jessica R. Durkin

At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?