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July 9, 2021
Choosing an Elder Law Attorney By Dutton Casey Mesoloras The process of finding and choosing an elder law attorney begins by identifying that you actually need one. The question is: Why would you need the services of this specialized attorney? Click here to read more about choosing an Elder Law Read more
June 17, 2021
Melissa Kallio has become a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Dutton Casey & Mesoloras is pleased to announce that Melissa Kallio has become a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF). NELF is the only organization approved Read more
April 6, 2021
Legal Planning for Living with a Chronic Medical Condition By Dutton Casey Mesoloras In 1900, most people died younger from communicable diseases and after relatively short illnesses. Today, we are more likely to die older from one or more chronic conditions and after an extended period of illness. The decisions Read more
April 2, 2021
Residents’ Rights and the LGBT Community By Dutton Casey Mesoloras This factsheet highlights federal residents' rights and nursing home requirements that may be of particular importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents and provides options for complaint resolution, information for reporting abuse and resources regarding long-term care and LGBT Read more
March 29, 2021
Another Tool to Protect Vulnerable Adults By Dutton Casey Mesoloras It might be too late to assist the family of Ernie Banks, whose will was changed in 2014 to the benefit of his caregiver, but this statutory tool will protect others from being victimized by non-family caregivers of persons requiring Read more
March 26, 2021
Guardianships By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Guardianship, referred to in some states as conservatorship, is a legal proceeding, when an adult can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his or her person and/or assets. The individual may also become susceptible to fraud or undue influence, leaving them Read more
March 22, 2021
Special Needs Trusts By Dutton Casey Mesoloras A Special Needs Trust can be an important tool for a disabled individual who is, or may become eligible, for Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid but has excess assets preventing eligibility. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the Social Security program that grants income Read more
March 19, 2021
Why Engage an Elder Law Attorney to Prepare Your Medicaid Application By Dutton Casey Mesoloras The Illinois Medical Assistance Program (“Medicaid”) is the health care program for individuals who do not have another form of insurance or whose insurance does not cover what they need, such as nursing home or Read more
March 15, 2021
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs By Dutton Casey Mesoloras If you have a loved one who has special needs, planning for them takes extra time and careful consideration. Click here to read a guide by the Academy of Special Needs Planners Read more
March 12, 2021
The Four C's of Elder Law Ethics By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Your parent or other elder relative is getting legal advice. Why am I left in the waiting room? Shouldn’t you be included? After all, you might be very involved in helping him or her with important matters. Perhaps you Read more
