The Elder Law Journal is the oldest scholarly publication in the country dedicated to addressing elder law issues. We are an academic publication published bi-annually by the students of the University of Illinois College of Law.

The Elder Law Journal publishes manuscripts which not only address policy decisions, but also guide practicing attorneys. Thus, the scope of The Elder Law Journal makes it the perfect addition to the libraries of attorneys who advise clients on estate planning, living wills, arrangements for long-term nursing care, qualifying for Medicaid, as well as other areas of law pertinent to the elderly. Additionally, articles in The Elder Law Journal are of interest to scholars and professionals in fields such as social work, gerontology, ethics, and medicine.

Current Issue: Vol. 20 No. 2 (2012)

ARTICLES

Filial Support Laws in the Modern Era: Domestic and International Comparison of Enforcement Practices for Laws Requiring Adult Children to Support Indigent Parents
Katherine C. Pearson

Expanding Access to Justice for Socially and Economically Needy Elders Through Law School Experiential Programs
James H. Pietsch

The Will as Personal Narrative
Karen J. Sneddon

NOTES

Revisiting Roxy Russell: How Current Companion Animal Trust and Custody Laws Affect Elderly Pet “Guardians” in the Event of Death or Incapacity
Paige Dowdakin

401(k) Leakage: Crafting a Solution Consistent with the Shift to Employee-Managed Retirement Accounts
Thomas Olson

Bridging the Gap: Farm Transition Challenges Facing Elder Farmers and the Need for a Nationwide Farm-On Program
Tyler Slack

The Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division: A Unique Opportunity to Serve as a Model Court for the Nation
Heather Smith Grattan