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from the Attorneys and Staff of Dutton & Casey
Janna Dutton, Kathryn Casey,
Helen Mesoloras, Michaela Franco, Melissa LaPointe
Betty Rodriguez, Deborah Mihm, Suzette Flores, Erin Vogt
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Seeing an Older Family Member During the Holiday Season?
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ou can reach Erin, a licensed clinical social worker and certified care manager, at
evogt@duttonelderlaw.com
with questions, resource needs, etc.
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Family Caregiver Contract
Many people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation. Even so, a growing number of people are entering into caregiver contracts (also called personal service or personal care agreements) with their family members. Having such a contract may help in many ways. L
earn more.
The attorneys at Dutton & Casey are here to assist you, or someone you care about, plan for today...and tomorrow.
Learn more.
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Certified Elder Law Attorneys
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Did you know that Partners Janna Dutton and Kathryn Casey are two of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in Illinois? This certification is frequently referred to as the gold standard for elder law and special needs practitioners.
Learn more.
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This is a service, from the National Council on Aging. By answering a series of questions designed to help identify benefits that can save money and cover the costs of everyday expenses, users will receive a report that details programs and how to apply for them.
Learn more.
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Social Security (SSA) Benefits Will Rise Only Slightly In 2017
This follows no increase in benefits
in 2016 and small increases for many of the previous years.
SSA recipients will get a
0.3% cost of living increase
in payments in 2017. This is expected to raise the monthly payment for the typical beneficiary by $4. These increases are tied to the consumer price index. The cost of living change also affects the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, which will increase to $127,200 from $118,500.
For 2017, the monthly federal Supplemental Security Income payment standard will be $735 for an individual and $1,103 for a couple.
For a complete list of the 2017 Social Security benefit levels,
click here.
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Give a Gift to Yourself or Someone You Care About....
Let First Responders Know You Are There
This premise alert program supports individuals living with disabilities, advanced age, etc., as well as police and
paramedics responding to calls at a specific address. This program requires 911 call centers to maintain a database of information about individuals with special needs when requested and a
ssists first responders in identifying individuals who have special needs, which enables them to have additional information in the event of an emergency
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For more information on the Premise Alert Program:
For the Suburbs, look at the city website or call the non-emergency police department phone number in the city where you or your loved one lives.
For Chicago,
click here
and look for the online voluntary registration form on the left side of the page.
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Presentations for 2017
We are busy planning programs, for community members and professionals, f
or 2017. I
f you are interested in having a presentation on the many available estate planning, probate, or elder law related topics we have; hosting an event; etc.,
please contact Erin Vogt.
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Chicago 312.899.0950 I
Suburbs 847.261.4708
Appointments are available in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois, or via video conferencing or telephone.
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