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january 2022
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In partnership with Chicago Methodist Senior Services, our Principal Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney, Helen Mesoloras, will review the basics of estate planning for all levels of income and
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In partnership with Chicago Methodist Senior Services, our Principal Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney, Helen Mesoloras, will review the basics of estate planning for all levels of income and assets. She will answer such questions as: “What basic legal documents do I need? What types of government programs might help? How do I qualify?” This presentation is for community members (no CEUs available).
To register, email Tricia Mullin at [email protected] or Monica DiOrio at [email protected]
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Principal Partner, Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELAAttorney Helen Mesoloras is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Attorney Mesoloras has been licensed to practice law since 2004 and joined our firm in 2012. She has been working in the field of elder law her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.[email protected]
february 2022
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In partnership with Northwest Community Hospital’s Parkinson’s Support Group, Partner Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA, will be presenting on legal preparation for when you or a loved one is diagnosed with
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In partnership with Northwest Community Hospital’s Parkinson’s Support Group, Partner Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA, will be presenting on legal preparation for when you or a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, including dementia. This session will address important documents such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Wills, and will address questions such as “What legal options are available in planning and paying for long-term care?”; “How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts maximize your quality of life?”. This is a community presentation and RSVP is required to attend. CEUs are not available.
To RSVP, email Erin Classen at [email protected] or Monica DiOrio at [email protected]
Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm CST
Location
Arlington Heights Senior Center
1801 W Central Rd.
Organizer
Partner Melissa Kallio, JD, CELAAttorney Melissa Kallio, a Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She concentrates her practice in elder law, which includes Medicaid planning and applications, adult guardianship estates, trust and estate administration, and estate planning. Melissa also serves as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and counsel for Respondents in guardianship estates. She frequently presents to attorney, consumer, and healthcare professional groups on a variety of elder law topics.[email protected]
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In partnership with The SelfHelp Home and Elderwerks, Kathryn C. Casey, Principal Partner of Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, will be presenting on legal preparation for
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In partnership with The SelfHelp Home and Elderwerks, Kathryn C. Casey, Principal Partner of Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, will be presenting on legal preparation for when you or a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, including dementia and multiple sclerosis. This session will address important documents such as Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Wills, and will address important questions such as “what legal options are available in planning and paying for your long-term care?”; “How can Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and personal care contracts maximize your quality of life?”. This webinar is open to community members and professionals (CEUs available).
RSVP: https://app.glueup.com/event/legal-planning-for-living-with-a-chronic-medical-condition-48094/
Or email Gail Niksic at [email protected] or Monica DiOrio at [email protected]
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Principal Partner, Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELAAttorney Kathryn C. Casey is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and one of a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. Attorney Casey has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial portion of her time to helping families plan for the care of a loved one with a chronic care need.[email protected]
march 2022
Event Details
In partnership with Elderwerks, our Principal Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney, Kathryn C. Casey, will review the basics of estate planning for all levels of income and assets. She
Event Details
In partnership with Elderwerks, our Principal Partner and Certified Elder Law Attorney, Kathryn C. Casey, will review the basics of estate planning for all levels of income and assets. She will answer such questions as: “What basic legal documents do I need? What types of government programs might help? How do I qualify?” This presentation is for community members and professionals (CEUs available).
To register, click here.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Principal Partner, Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELAAttorney Kathryn C. Casey is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and one of a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. Attorney Casey has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial portion of her time to helping families plan for the care of a loved one with a chronic care need.[email protected]
april 2022
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In partnership with Northwestern Medicine/Neurosciences, Principal Helen Mesoloras will present on how proper, advanced legal planning can help ensure a smooth transition into older age
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In partnership with Northwestern Medicine/Neurosciences, Principal Helen Mesoloras will present on how proper, advanced legal planning can help ensure a smooth transition into older age or through a chronic medical condition. This presentation is one of a three-part series hosted by the Movement Disorders/Neurodegenerative group at Northwestern Medicine, as part of their Advanced Care Planning Webinar Series. This series is for patients and families dealing with neurodegenerative disorders (i.e., dementia, Parkinson’s). CEUs are not available. Please note: the webinar is pre-recorded, but there will be a live Q&A session with Elder Law Attorney Melissa Kallio and Care Coordinator Monica DiOrio, both from Dutton Casey & Mesoloras.
To register, email Debra Crystal at [email protected]
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Principal Partner, Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELAAttorney Helen Mesoloras is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Attorney Mesoloras has been licensed to practice law since 2004 and joined our firm in 2012. She has been working in the field of elder law her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.[email protected]
may 2022
14may10:00 am11:00 amPrepare to Care – In-person & Virtual EventIn-person community presentation
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In partnership with Pathlights, join Principal Partner, Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, present on the healthcare and financial decisions one is allowed to make when named as a decision-maker. This includes
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In partnership with Pathlights, join Principal Partner, Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA, present on the healthcare and financial decisions one is allowed to make when named as a decision-maker. This includes power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for finances, and the hierarchy of the surrogate decision makers. As well, Attorney Mesoloras will also answer questions such as, “What professionals and community resources are available to help?”. This is a community presentation (CEUs are not available). This is planned as an in-person event, so RSVPs are required.
To register for in-person, visit this link.
If you plan to attend virtually, please register via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-mrqzwtHNAm3jYTaXMa8VCjSHGMpxBr
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST
Location
Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 Raymond Ave.
Organizer
Principal Partner, Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELAAttorney Helen Mesoloras is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Attorney Mesoloras has been licensed to practice law since 2004 and joined our firm in 2012. She has been working in the field of elder law her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.[email protected]
july 2022
28jul12:00 pm1:00 pmPrepare to CareVirtual presentation for community members
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As part of AMITA Health’s Autism Seminar Series, join Principal Partner, Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA, present on the healthcare and financial decisions one is allowed to make when named
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As part of AMITA Health’s Autism Seminar Series, join Principal Partner, Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELA, present on the healthcare and financial decisions one is allowed to make when named as a decision-maker. As well, Attorney Casey will also answer questions such as, “What professionals and community resources are available to help?”. This is a community presentation (CEUs are not available).
To RSVP, contact Janet Caruso at janet.d’[email protected] or Monica DiOrio at [email protected]
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Principal Partner, Kathryn C. Casey, JD, CELAAttorney Kathryn C. Casey is a Principal Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras and one of a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. Attorney Casey has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial portion of her time to helping families plan for the care of a loved one with a chronic care need.[email protected]
october 2022
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Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm
Organizer
Partner Amy Gjesdahl, JDAmy Gjesdahl, JD is an Elder Law litigation attorney with 11 years of relevant experience. Her practice focuses on highly contested adult guardianships, guardianships for minors, probate estates and financial exploitation matters. Additionally, she practices in uncontested adult and minor guardianships, probate and trust administration and adult protective services matters. Amy serves as court-appointed Guardian ad litem (GAL) and Respondent’s counsel in guardianships. Amy guides her clients through their legal matters with both competency and compassion.[email protected]
27oct12:00 pm1:00 pmUnderstanding Decisional CapacityVirtual presentation for community members
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As part of AMITA Health’s Autism Seminar Series, join Partner Amy Gjesdahl, JD, discuss the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled
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As part of AMITA Health’s Autism Seminar Series, join Partner Amy Gjesdahl, JD, discuss the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled adult, including agents under Powers of Attorney, trustees, guardians, and health care surrogates. This session will cover whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at hand, the extent of a decision-maker’s authority, and what ethical standards they should apply when making decisions. This is a private presentation.
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Partner Amy Gjesdahl, JDAmy Gjesdahl, JD is an Elder Law litigation attorney with 11 years of relevant experience. Her practice focuses on highly contested adult guardianships, guardianships for minors, probate estates and financial exploitation matters. Additionally, she practices in uncontested adult and minor guardianships, probate and trust administration and adult protective services matters. Amy serves as court-appointed Guardian ad litem (GAL) and Respondent’s counsel in guardianships. Amy guides her clients through their legal matters with both competency and compassion.[email protected]
november 2022
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In partnership with Elderwerks and Transitions Hospice and Palliative Care. Join Certified Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, Melissa Kallio, and Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director at
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In partnership with Elderwerks and Transitions Hospice and Palliative Care. Join Certified Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, Melissa Kallio, and Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director at Transitions Hospice and Palliative Care, Dr. Kuljit Kapur as they present (virtually) on health and legal considerations when planning for your healthcare future. Gain a better understanding of palliative vs. hospice care and the legal documents needed to be setup for success. This presentation is open to community members and professionals (for CEUs).
RSVP link will be posted closer to the event date.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Location
Webinar
Organizer
Partner Melissa Kallio, JD, CELAAttorney Melissa Kallio, a Partner at Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She concentrates her practice in elder law, which includes Medicaid planning and applications, adult guardianship estates, trust and estate administration, and estate planning. Melissa also serves as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and counsel for Respondents in guardianship estates. She frequently presents to attorney, consumer, and healthcare professional groups on a variety of elder law topics.[email protected]
09nov10:30 amDebunking Medicare and Medicaid MythsCommunity presentation
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Attorney Samantha Zullo, JD, debunks Medicare and Medicaid myths in order to provide clarity on how to pay for long-term care. Please call 630-592-2605 to
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Attorney Samantha Zullo, JD, debunks Medicare and Medicaid myths in order to provide clarity on how to pay for long-term care. Please call 630-592-2605 to RSVP by November 7, 2022.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am
Location
Oak Trace
200 Village Drive