Attorneys
Janna Dutton, Kathryn Casey
Helen Mesoloras, Michaela Franco, Melissa LaPointe
Locations
Arlington Heights, Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois.

June 2016



How Do The Attorneys at Dutton & Casey Advocate for Others?
 
We represent victims and their families by:    
  • Freezing assets at risk of exploitation
  • Requiring agents to account for handling of funds
  • Taking emergency action to protect victims' health
  • Appointing guardians for future protection
  • Pursuing perpetrators of financial exploitation
 We represent Adult Protective Services (APS) agencies by:
  • Obtaining in-person access to victims for APS caseworkers
  • Freezing assets at risk of exploitation
  • Requiring agents to account for handling of funds
  • Obtaining consent for protective services
  • Appointing guardians for emergency action
  • Appointing guardians for future protection
  • Providing training to APS caseworkers
In addition, we train law enforcement officers, other attorneys, and other professionals. And, "Presumptively Void Transfers" Public Act 098-1093, which became law in January 2015, was written by Janna Dutton together with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Learn more.
 
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Social Security 

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social Security works and its future prospects.  Learn more.  
What does the executor do with all the financial records of the deceased person after all his work is done? How long does he keep the records? Are the beneficiaries entitled to the financial records of the estate or is the executor in charge of them? Learn more.    

The Attorneys at Dutton & Casey concentrate in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Learn how we can assist an executor.
Living Trusts
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Trusts are widely used both as a general probate avoidance tool and as a disability planning device. However, not everyone will benefit from them and not everyone who offers them is reputable. 
Learn more.                     
Erin Vogt
Erin's Corner.
Erin is our client care coordinator who supports both our clients and attorneys by providing comprehensive assessments, client and family caregiver advocacy and education, and the resource information needed to understand and make decisions.
What Is Pallative Care and How Can It Assist You?
Living with a serious illness can create physical challenges like pain, symptoms or side effects from medication...and even emotional concerns like anxiety or depression...that can affect your quality of life. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, offering expert pain and symptom management to treat the whole person, at any age, and at any stage of illness. Learn more.

Practitioner Orders on Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
The Illinois POLST form has been updated by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Learn more.

Fraud Happens
Jason Echols, MSW, from The Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol Program, with Age
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Options, publishes "Fraud Alerts" every other Friday. These alerts contain fraud-related news articles, information about current scams in Illinois or other parts of the United States, and useful healthcare or fraud-related resources.  Learn more.

-Legal Planning for Long-Term Care: Medicare Does Not Pay It All
-Dementia, Ethics and Elder Law..and many more! 
  
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Appointments are available in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Skokie, and Westchester, Illinois, or via video conferencing or telephone.
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