Past Events

We all know what’s needed to age well regarding physical, cognitive, and mental health. However, what about financial and legal health? Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how proper advanced legal planning can help ensure you and your loved ones are setup for success.

Presented by elder law attorney Amy Gjesdahl with The Village Chicago.

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This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities to maximize your quality of life. Presented by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA.

This session will debunk 14 commonly held myths about Medicare and Medicaid, show you how to prepare for the reality of long-term care, and how to take advantage of opportunities to maximize your quality of life. Presented by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA.

Taking care of an aging family member is one of the most important roles we will take on during our lives. It is also one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. What legal documents do you need to put in place? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make? What resources are available? This session presented by Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA in partnership with Tinley Park Public Library, will provide valuable information and legal advice which every family caregiver needs to know.

Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, presents on the legal planning to execute when you or a loved one is living with a chronic medical condition.

Taking care of an ailing family member is one of the most daunting and demanding roles we will ever experience. What legal documents do you need to put in place? What health care and financial decisions are you allowed to make? What resources are available? This session will provide valuable information and advice which every family caregiver needs to know. Presented by Certified Elder Law Attorney Helen Mesoloras, JD.

Public Presentation with Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Legal Guide to Emergency Decision Making”

It happens: your elderly parent falls and is rushed to the hospital without a Power of Attorney or formal decision-maker in place. Who has the legal right to step in and make medical decisions? This presentation reviews the decision-making hierarchy in such situations and legal planning necessary to avoid more chaos and confusion.

Presentation by Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA on “Asset Protection & Medicaid”

Tips from an elder law attorney on how to cope with the cost of long-term care, how the Medicaid rules apply to you, and what options are available to protect your assets for a spouse, partner, or children.

Presentation by Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD on “Wills & Trusts – A Deep Dive”

This session dives into the intricacies of each type of document and the variations available, including Living Wills and Revocable Trusts.

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