Legal Care for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Legal Care for Loved Ones with Special Needs

The AMITA Health Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center hosts the Seminar Series to provide professionals in the community educational information about all neurodevelopmental disorders as well as opportunities to identify and connect with area providers. Each month we invite a different speaker to address a variety of issues specific to the neurodevelopmental population. This month’s presenter will discuss special considerations across the lifespan, including later life planning for populations requiring additional support in daily activities. Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Dutton Elder Law Title: Legal Care for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Learning Objectives:
1. Define cooperative and surrogate decision making
2. Explain the use and benefits of special needs trusts
3. Describe public benefits available and enrollment

Presenters: Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Location: Webinar

1.0 credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators.

Registration: Click here to register.