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 mullin@cmsschicago.org or Monica DiOrio at mdiorio@duttonelderlaw.com

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.

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

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’onofrio@amitahealth.org or Monica DiOrio at mdiorio@duttonelderlaw.com

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.

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.