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For attorney and staff profiles, click on the photograph above. |
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Our Skokie office has moved to a new location:
5225 Old Orchard Road
Suite 25B
Skokie, IL 60077
(by appointment only)
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Elder Law Update:
January 2010 |
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Happy New Year from the attorneys and staff at Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C.! Start the year off right by fulfilling your New Year's Resolution to get your affairs in order and your elder law questions answered. Contact our office today to set up a consultation.
The mission of our newsletter: Elder law is constantly evolving. The attorneys at Janna Dutton & Associates understand the importance of staying informed within this growing field of law. This newsletter was designed with you in mind and includes articles and links below that help highlight some of the most recent developments in elder law.
Janna Dutton & Associates: Compassionate Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and Their Families
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| Janna Dutton Recognized in Several Illinois Legal Directories |
 We are pleased to announce that Janna Dutton has recently been recognized in several state-wide legal directories.
Janna has been selected as:
Janna is also a featured presenter at the Illinois Elderlaw 2010 Conference to be held on February 12, 2010. To register online, visit www.health-ed.com. |
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Check Out Our Elder Law Blog! |
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We are continuously updating our blog with the most recent articles, links and resources on elder topics. We scan hundreds of articles and post only the most informative and helpful information we find.
Some recent blog topics:
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Janna Dutton Speaks on Legal Issues Facing Those with Parkinson's Disease |
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The Parkinson's Disease Foundation recently hosted a webinar entitled, "Legal Issues: Planning ahead when you are living with Parkinson's." Attorney Janna Dutton led the presentation, which offered tips on navigating the legal issues that face people living with Parkinson's disease as well as issues such as care plans, advanced directives and wills.
You can view and listen to the full presentation by clicking here. |
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Congress Lets Estate Tax Expire, But May Act Retroactively |
 With Senate Democrats unable to persuade Republicans to extend the 2009 estate tax law for even a couple of months until a more permanent solution could be devised, there is currently no tax on the estates of those dying during 2010. Although Congress may reinstate the tax retroactively in 2010, perhaps as part of broader tax reform, this is not a certainty.
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A Roundup of Key Elder Law Numbers for 2010 |
 This link lists some figures for 2010 that are typically of interest to our clients .
The list includes current information on:
- Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Figures
- Annual Gift Tax Exclusion
- Long-term Care Premium Deductibility Limits
- Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Copayments
- Social Security Benefit Changes
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Elder Law Attorneys Specialize in Helping the Elderly |
Making legal decisions about property, finances, power of attorney, and final wishes are important tasks to complete for the final years of life. Having legal documentation for a will, for medical treatment and for the person designated to be responsible for parents' welfare can avoid family disputes and financial abuse, and help to conserve assets that are needed for care.
Elder law attorneys specialize in legal issues affecting the elderly. They are knowledgeable about Medicare and Medicaid programs. They work with the elderly in assisting them and their families with all aspects of estate planning and implementing necessary legal documents for the final years of life. In addition, they help individuals to apply for and possibly accelerate coverage from Medicaid.
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Online Retirement Planning Calculators Measure Risk Poorly, Study Finds |
 If you are retired or are nearing retirement, the main questions on your mind are probably "Will I run out of money in retirement?" and "Will I be able to maintain my standard of living?" For answers, people often turn to free online retirement calculators.
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Financial Crisis Affects Prepaid 529 Plans |
 The uncertain stock market has made prepaid 529 plans more attractive to parents looking to save for their children's college education. However, the same economic problems that have increased the popularity of the plans are also putting the plans in jeopardy.
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Pre-Paid Funeral Plans: Buyer Beware |
 Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. Moreover, people often "overspend" on a funeral or burial because they think of it as a reflection of their feelings for the deceased. To help relieve their families of anxiety in a time of grief, an increasing number of people are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and sometimes even paying for them in advance.
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Elder Law Topics in the News |
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Look for more articles and links in next month's edition of the Dutton Elder Law Newsletter. Have any topics you'd like to see more information about? Email us at whudson@duttonelderlaw.com.
-Janna Dutton & Associates |
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Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C., Attorneys at Law
One North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60602
312-899-0950, 312-899-0959 (fax)
Satellite Office: 5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 25B, Skokie IL, 60077 (by appointment only) |
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