Understanding Special Needs Trusts – A Valuable Tool for People Who Have Special Needs

Living with a disabling condition can be not only challenging, but also expensive.  Special Needs Trusts were designed to protect people living with a disability and to maximize their quality of life, their access to benefits, and to good care.  Also known as a supplemental needs trust, this legal tool is designed to hold and protect assets for the benefit of a person with a disability. This presentation will explain the different types of trusts, their uses, benefits and more.

Presenter: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Friday, October 1, 2021

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Location: Online

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact Lauren Ewan at 847-884-0030 x2025 or lewan@schaumburgtownship.org

UNDERSTANDING THE SURROGATE DECISION MAKERS – WHO DECIDES WHEN YOUR PATIENT OR CLIENT CAN’T?

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2021
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Presenter: Amy Gjesdahl, JD

This session 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. Before you can successfully work with these decision-makers, you need to (1) understand whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at issue, and (2) know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what ethical standards he or she should apply when making decisions.

Continuing Education: 1.0 CEU for Illinois Social Workers, Counselors, and Nurses

Registration: There is no charge to attend, However, advanced registration is required. Please click here to register.

Parents of an Adult Child who has a Disability – What Happens When You Need Care?

Parents who are both aging and caring for an adult disabled child have unique needs and concerns. They also have very unique legal needs and care planning opportunities, In this program, an attorney who practices in both elder law and special needs planning will discuss how aging parents can plan for their own care while protecting the financial and care needs for their disabled adult child.

Presented by: Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

Location: Webinar or Phone

Registration: This program is being offered in connection with the Linkages Program with CJE Senior Life. All are invited. There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact linkages@cje.net or call 773-508-1078 to register.

Part of our “Have a Say in Your Future” Series. Click here to view the flyer.

Documents You Don’t Think You Need – Until You Do 

Estate planning is needed for all of us, regardless of income and assets. Many people believe that having an estate plan simply means drafting a will or a trust. However, there is much more to include to make certain all of your assets are transferred seamlessly to your heirs upon your death. A successful plan also includes provisions allowing others access your assets and make healthcare decisions for you in the event you become unable to do so yourself. 1 CEU is available for Illinois nurses and social workers.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021

Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Webinar or Phone

Continuing Education: 1 credit hour is being awarded for IL social workers, counselors, and nurses.

Registration: There is no cost to participate. However, advanced registration is required. Please click here to register – http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07ei450n002be5cc7c

Part of our “Have a Say in Your Future” Series. Click here to view the flyer.

Wills and Trusts: What They Are, How They Work, and Much More

A will or a trust may sound complicated or expensive—something only wealthy people have. That is an incorrect.  A will or trust should be one of the main components of every estate plan. A will specifies inheritance which is the passing on of property, titles, debts, and rights after death. A trust, of which there are many types, is a set of instructions for assets that can be helpful during your lifetime and after. Attend this program for a detailed review of these often misunderstood, but important, documents. 1 CEU is available for Illinois nurses and social workers.

Presented by: Helen Mesoloras, JD, CELA and Vida Cruz, JD

Date:  Thursday, October 21, 2021

Time:  6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Webinar

Continuing Education: 1 credit hour is being awarded for IL social workers, counselors, and nurses.

Registration: There is no cost to attend, However, advanced registration is required. Please click here to register – http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=txvqzbdab&oeidk=a07ei451i5vd5659d92

Legal Care for Loved Ones with Special Needs

The AMITA Health Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center hosts the Seminar Series to provide professionals in the community educational information about all neurodevelopmental disorders as well as opportunities to identify and connect with area providers. Each month we invite a different speaker to address a variety of issues specific to the neurodevelopmental population. This month’s presenter will discuss special considerations across the lifespan, including later life planning for populations requiring additional support in daily activities. Presenter: Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA Dutton Elder Law Title: Legal Care for Loved Ones with Special Needs

Learning Objectives:
1. Define cooperative and surrogate decision making
2. Explain the use and benefits of special needs trusts
3. Describe public benefits available and enrollment

Presenters: Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathryn Casey, JD, CELA

Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Location: Webinar

1.0 credits will be awarded to Illinois nurses, professional counselors, social workers, and nursing home administrators.

Registration: Click here to register.

A Legal Road Map for Aging Well

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, then one of the major uncertainties is how our golden years will play out. We all hope to age well with excellent physical, cognitive, and mental health. But what about of financial and legal health? We must all prepare for the possibility that we may become ill, disabled, or lose cognitive function. Attend this program, presented by an elder law attorney, to learn how proper advanced legal planning can help ensure a smoother and safer journey.

Presenter: Certified Elder Law Attorney Melissa Kallio, JD, CELA

Date:  Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Location: Highland Park Country Club at 1201 Park Ave W, Highland Park, Illinois

Registration: There is no charge to attend. However, advanced registration is required. Please contact Jennifer Aiello, M.S., LPC, Social Services Coordinator, City of Highland Park, 847-432-4110 or jaiello@cityhpil.com to register.