Attorneys: Janna Dutton, Kathryn Casey, Helen Mesoloras, Amy Gjesdahl, Melissa Kallio, Samantha Zullo Staff: Vicky Fleming, Administrator Karina Hernandez, Legal Assistant Monica Westlake, Administrative Assistant Erin Vogt, LCSW, CMC, Client Coordinator Appointments Are Available In: Arlington Heights, Chicago, Naperville, Skokie, Westchester, Illinois  and via phone and video conferencing.  Phone Number for All Locations: 312-899-0950

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January 2021

Its a New Year - Make A Resolution to Have a Say in Your Future No one likes to think about not having the ability to make healthcare or financial decisions due to illness, disability or death. However, it can and does happen. COVID has demonstrated this. Why not have a say in your own future and plan now rather than waiting for a crisis and having others make critical decisions for you?  Attorney Helen Mesoloras is offering a program, January 12 and January 21, on this important topic. Register to attend a session. This program is for community members and professionals. Ceus are available for many professionals. Learn how we can assist you and / or someone you care about.

Upcoming Programs Via Webinar or Telephone January 12 - "It's a New Year: Make a Resolution to Have a Say in Your Future" January 14 - "Paying for Long-Term Care-Uncovering the Medicare Myths" January 21- "It's a New Year: Make a Resolution to Have a Say in Your Future" February 15 -"Elderwerks Family Caregiver Symposium' February 17 -"Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers" February 23- "Legal Care for a Loved One Who Has Special Needs" Visit our website to learn more and / or register for scheduled programs.  If you are interested in partnering with us for a program, please contact Erin Vogt.

Who Should Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance? Buying long-term care insurance is one way to protect against the high cost of long-term care. However, this type of insurance may not be for everyone, so consider all your options. Long-term care – care in a nursing home or at home -- may be paid for in four main ways:  Out-of-pocket. If you have sufficient resources, you can pay for your long-term care needs with money you have. Medicare. Medicare covers short-term nursing home stays after an illness or injury that requires hospitalization. Medicare covers very little.  Medicaid. If you have limited resources, Medicaid will pay for nursing home care. In order to be eligible for Medicaid benefits, a nursing home resident may have no more than $2,000 in "countable" assets.  Long-term care insurance. With long-term care insurance, you pay monthly premiums to buy a policy that pays your long-term care costs if you are admitted to a nursing home or need home care (depending on the policy). Learn more. Register to attend to a program, Paying for Long-Term Care-Uncovering the Medicare Myths, on January 14. This program is for community members and professionals. Ceus are available for many professionals.

Medicare and You - 2021 Edition  Third Party Notification via Cook Co. Treasurer's Office. Any homeowner in Cook County may designate another person or organization to be contacted in the event that the homeowner’s taxes become delinquent.  Treasury and IRS begin delivering second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans

Legal Care for a Loved One who has Special Needs  How individuals plan in advance for a family member with special needs can make a significant difference. Incorrect or inadequate planning can cause families and their loved ones to lose eligibility for critical public benefits and government programs. Read a booklet "Top 10 Most Costly Mistakes Made When Planning for A Loved One With Special Needs" Register to attend our program, presented by Attorney Kathryn Casey, on this topic being held February 23. This program is for community members and professionals. Ceus are available for many professionals.

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Phone: 312.899.0950   Appointments are available in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Naperville, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois, or via video conferencing or telephone.

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