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Care Plans and Family Caregivers By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Whether your loved one is staying at a skilled care facility, also known as a nursing home, for a short term rehabilitation stay or as a permanent resident, you should be asked to participate in a “care plan conference,” or a Read more
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Medicare and Medicaid sound alike, and many people use them interchangeably. However, they are very different programs.Read this article to find out the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus quis arcu Read more
Why You Should Choose an Elder Law Attorney for Estate Planning By Dutton Casey Mesoloras You have decided to take the advice of your friends, family and financial planner and have your estate planning documents prepared. Who should you hire – a traditional estate planner, or, an elder law attorney? Read more
Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers- Who Decides When Your Patient or Client Can't By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers- Who Decides When Your Patient or Client Can't Presented By: Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 This session, offered in Read more
February 2021 Newsletter By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Take a few minutes to read our February Newsletter; it contains helpful information for you and those you care about.  You can read it on our website by clicking the following link: https://duttonelderlaw.com/newsletter/ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus quis arcu Read more
Elderwerks Caregiver Symposium By Dutton Casey Mesoloras The Elderwerks Caregiver Symposium provides education to caregivers. We understand that it can be very stressful trying to care for those we love who have illnesses that prevent them from performing daily activities. The education provided is designed to help you maintain your Read more
Legal Care for Yourself or A Loved One who has Special Needs By Dutton Casey Mesoloras If you or a loved one have 'Special Needs', plan on attending our program February 23, 2021 at 6:00pm How individuals plan in advance for a family member with special needs can make a Read more
Note from A Client By Dutton Casey Mesoloras While we appreciate the professional recognition our attorneys receive through organizations such as Leading Lawyer. we are grateful when our clients take the time to recognize our efforts. Recently, Attorney Samantha Zullo received a note from a long-term client: "Thank you for Read more
Leading Lawyers 2021 By Dutton Casey Mesoloras Congratulations to Attorneys Janna Dutton, Kathryn Casey, Helen Mesoloras, Amy Gjesdahl, and Melissa Kallio. They have all been named Leading Lawyers for 2021.Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in the areas of practice noted on Read more
Give Yourself A Gift This Season By Dutton Casey Mesoloras We do not want to think about not having the ability to make healthcare or financial decisions due to sudden illness, disability or death. However, it can and does happen: the Covid pandemic has proven this. Why not have a Read more

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NAELA
National Elder Law Foundation
Academy of Special Needs Planners
Rated by Super Lawyers
Leading Lawyers
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
LGBT
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