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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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Attorneys
Janna Dutton, Kathryn Casey,
Helen Mesoloras, Michaela Franco, Melissa LaPointe
Staff
Tina Gil, Angela Montgomery, Deborah Mihm, David Reich, Erin Vogt
Locations
Arlington Heights, Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois
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May is National Elder Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) established May as National Elder Law Month as a way to educate older Americans and their families on livi
ng trusts, powers of attorney, physical and financial elder abuse, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and other important issue.
Elder Law is a specialized area of law that involves representing, counseling,
and assisting older adults, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to
long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals.
Typically, Elder Law attorneys address the client's perspective from a holistic viewpoint by discussing legal, medical, financial, social, and family issues.
Janna Dutton and Kathryn Casey are two of only a few certified elder law attorneys in Illinois. In addition, both attorneys have been selected, by Leading
Lawyer, a
s 2 of the top 10 Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois
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Helen Mesoloras, is President of the Illinois Chapter of NAELA.
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Four Provisions People Often Forget to Include in Their Estate Plan
Even if you've created an estate plan, are you sure you included eve
rything you n
eed
to? There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact later on.
Learn more
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Read an article, written by Janna Dutton, regarding working with an elder law attorney for estate planing.
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POLST is a form is intended for a person who is seriously ill or with a life-limiting illness. It is a signed medical order reflecting a person's wishes that "travels" with the person across settings of care. It must be honored by all healthcare providers.
Click here to read an article on the topic that has been written by Julie Goldstein, MD,
Chair, POLST Illinois Committee of the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
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Upcoming Presentations for Community Members and Professionals
- Have a Say in Your Future (Streamwood, Illinois)
- Prepare to Care (Chicago, Illinois)
- Dementia, Ethics, and Elder Law (Arlington Heights, Illinois)
- Preparing Families for Dementia (Lombard, Illinois)
- Understanding Decisional Capacity: How a Neuropsychologist Can Evaluate and Legal Options for Substitute Decision Making (Wheaton, Illinois)
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This is a service, from the National Council on Aging, that is designed to help identify benefits that can save money and cover the costs of everyday expenses.
Learn more.
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A fact sheet published, by the Medicare Patrol Program at Age Options, discusses how to avoid being part of Medicare fraud when obtaining the equipment you need.
Click here to learn more.
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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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