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 Advocates for Elders,
Persons with Disabilities, and Their Families

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In This Issue:
Financial Abuse on the Rise
Kathryn C. Casey's Article
Family Caregiving
Book Reviews
A Plan is Needed
Who Gets a Copy of the Will?
Other Links of Interest
Tools to Help You

Who Are We?

Firm Profile

  

Meet Our Attorneys:

Janna Dutton

Kathryn C. Casey

Melissa Howitt

Lara A. Duda

 

Meet Our Paralegal:

Joshua Roma 

 

Client Care Coordinator

Erin Vogt meets our clients whereever they are, whether it be at home, long-term care center, hospital, etc.

 

For More Information on

Erin's Role, click here.

 


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We understand the importance of convenience.

 

 In addition to our Chicago location, we offer appointments at our 

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Chicago:
100 West Monroe
Suite 810
Chicago, IL 60603
phone: 312-899-0950

 

Skokie:

9933 N Lawler Ave.
Suite 440
Skokie, IL 60077
phone: 847-261-4708

 

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1655 N Arlington Hts Rd., Suite 306 West
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
phone: 847-906-3584
  
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YOUR Elder Law ConnectionAMERCIAN FLAG
July 2011

Elder Law is Constantly Evolving

 

The attorneys and staff at Dutton & Casey, P.C. understand the importance of staying informed within this expanding field of law.

 

 

Our newsletter, YOUR Elder  Law Connection, was designed with you in mind. 

 

 It includes articles and resources that highlight some of the most recent developments in elder law, disability law,  and life care planning. 

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*Study Finds Financial Abuse

is on the Rise *

Older Americans are losing $2.9 billion annually to elder financial abuse, a 12 percent increase since 2008, according to a new study.

 Dollar bills

Read the article.

 

Make sure to read Partner Kathryn Casey's article on the New Power of Attorney Act, and how it can help protect against bad powers of attorney, listed below. 

* The New Power of Attorney Act: Better Protection Against Bad Agents* 

This article was published in our June 2011 newsletter. Because of the very important topic, we are sharing with you again.

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After much anticipation by the elder law community,

Kathryn C. Casey compressed
Kathryn C. Casey

the new Illinois Power of Attorney Act went into affect on July 1, 2011. This new law was specifically designed to provide better protection against agents who use powers of attorney to financially and physically abuse vulnerable people. Originally an initiative of the Illinois State Bar Association Elder Law Section and a reaction to many egregious cases of elder abuse and financial exploitation, the new Power of Attorney Act is intended to give the community greater recourse and stronger remedies to combat bad agents.

 

Please click here for Kathryn's entire article.

 

If you, or someone you know, may have been a victim of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, OR if you have questions about powers of attorney, please contact our office to make an appointment with one of our attorneys.  

 * Adult Children Losing $3 Trillion in Caring for Aging Parents * 

Americans who take time off work to care for their aging parents are losing an estimated $3 trillion dollars in wages, pension and Social Security benefits, according to a new MetLife study. Meanwhile, the percentage of adult children providing basic care for their parents has skyrocketed in recent years.

 

Read More 

 

One of the presentations we offer is "The Balancing Act: Employees as Family Caregivers". If you are interested in having this presentation at your company, please contact us.

 

For questions regarding how we can assist adult children and their parents, please view our website or contact us directly.

* Book Reviews *

The Parent Care Conversation:

Attorney and financial planner help adult children broach the subject of future planning with their parents and provide a framework for discussion once the conversation gets rolling.BOOKS

 

For the entire review, click here.

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Looking Ahead, Estate and Long-Term Planning for You and Your Family:

Offered by ElderLaw Answers, this booklet is also helpful for discussions and planning.

 

click here for more information.

 

One of the areas of concentration for the attorneys at Dutton & Casey is long-term care planning. Click here to read more about how we can assist you, or those you love, plan for the future. 

 * Prenuptial Agreements Can Be an Estate Planning Tool *

 As more and more people marry more than once, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. Without a prenuptial agreement, your new spouse may be able to invalidate your existing estate plan. Such agreements are especially helpful if you have children from a previous marriage or important heirlooms that you want to keep on your side of the family.WEDDING BELLS

 

Read more here

 

For questions regarding planning for yourself and/or a loved one, please contact our office  to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.

*Who Gets Copies of the Will After a Person Dies? *

Many movies and television shows have a scene where a family gathers around a big table after a relative has died to listen to the reading of the will. While this is a great dramatic scene, it doesn't usually happen like that in the real world. There is no requirement that a will be read out loud to anyone. So what does happen with the will?

  
For more information, click here.WILL
  
The attorneys at Dutton & Casey concentrate on Elder Law. One aspect of Elder Law is estate planning, including creating a will. For more information on how we can assist you, or someone you care about, please contact us.
   * Other Articles of Interest *

Free Guide to Medicare Changes Under New Health Law

Keep your Aging Parents Safe at Home

How to Hire your Kids to Take Care of You

Ways to Keep Inflation from Ruining Retirement

Key Questions to Ask Before Buying an Annuity

Article on Annuities authored by Janna Dutton

A Tax Break for Retirement Community Costs

* Articles for Your Newsletter.
Presentations for Your Group. * 

We Are Not Only A Law Firm,

We Are A Community Resource.

 

Our attorneys and staff are available to present on a wide variety of topics involving older adults and people who have a disability. 

 

 

ARTICLESIn addition, articles on a wide variety of topics are available for you to use in your publications.

 

Please click here for a list of upcoming programs, and here to see a list of available, presentation topics

and information concerning articles. 

Upcoming Issues:
In upcoming issues of Your Elder Law Connection, you
can plan on receiving up-to-date information so you can stay informed in the areas of elder law, disabilty law, and life care planning.   

Dutton & Casey, P.C., Attorneys at Law


Main Office:
100 West Monroe Street, Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60603   

 312-899-0950 (phone) 312-899-0959 (fax)

 

Satellite Offices (By Appointment Only):

9933 N. Lawler Ave, Suite 440, Skokie IL 60077 

(phone) 847-261-4708

 

  1655 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 306 West, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(phone) 847-906-3584