Category Archives: Estate planning

The May issue of the newsletter from Dutton & Casey contains helpful information on estate planning, probate, and elder law related matters. Please take a few minutes to review this resource.

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Helping your parents stay out of the nursing home

Aging parents and their children sometimes disagree over the issues of safety versus independent living. Here are steps you can take to make your parents’ home safer. By Karen Ravn, Special to the Los Angeles Times February 6, 2012   … Continue reading

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February Issue of Dutton & Casey’s Newsletter

 The February issue of the newsletter contains information on many topics. Please take a few minutes to review this resource.  click here to read the February issue. click here to learn more about the law firm of Dutton & Casey

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January Newsletter from Dutton & Casey

Please take a few minutes to our January newsletter as it contains helpful information for older adults, people who have a disability, and the people who care for / about them. click here to read the January issue.

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12 Financial Resolutions for 2012

 2012 resolutions It’s time again for New Year’s resolutions. According to Forbes, there are 12 resolutions we should all make – and “plan your estate” is number two: 1.            Set goals; 2.            Plan your estate; 3.            Check your credit; 4.            … Continue reading

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New toolkit helps baby boomers transition to Medicare coverage

New toolkit helps baby boomers transition to Medicare coverage “The Medicare Rights Center and AgeOptions announce the release of “How Medicare Works With Employer-Based Insurance: A Guide for Employers, Professionals and Consumers-” (By Targeted News Service, December 20, 2011) http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=317345 … Continue reading

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Medicare Supplement Resource Guide

The Illinois Department of Insurance published a helpful medicare supplement comparison guide. Click here to learn more.

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Medicare D

Just a reminder, Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to enroll in, or change, Medicare D coverage. For Resources on Medicare D, please go to www.medicare.gov; www.medicareinteractive.org; www.insurance.illinois.gov/ship

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Who Are We?

Dutton & Casey, PC (Elder and Disability Law) Advocates for Elders, Persons with Disabilities, and their Loved Ones. The law firm of Dutton & Casey, P.C., is committed to serving our clients with the comprehensive and personally tailored service they … Continue reading

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Medicaid is Changing

In Illinois, Medicaid is changing because the Deficit Reduction Act is being implemented. Click here to read more.

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