Category Archives: Trusts
Article: End-of-life discussions do not affect survival rates, study shows
End-of-life discussions do not affect survival rates, study shows.
Filed under Effects of Aging, Elder law, Estate planning, Senior finances, Trusts, Wills
Alzheimer’s: Early Planning Critical to Financial Health
In a recent article in Reuters Magazine, Alzheimer’s: Early Planning Critical to Financial Health, working with a certified elder law attorney is an important step in planning for the future. Janna Dutton, founder of Dutton & Casey, is one of only … Continue reading
Planning for a Hospital……Discharge
An admission to, and a discharge from, the hospital can be scary for the patient, and the family. The National Family Caregiver Alliance published a guide on the hospital discharge process. It is vital to pay attention, and be involved, in the … Continue reading
Family Caregiver Training in Arlington Heights Illinois
Training Tips for the Caregiving Marathon, Speaker: Daniel Kuhn, LCSW May 18, 2011 7:00-8:30 p.m. Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL Please call Kathy Peck at (847) 253-5500 ext. 375 to reserve your seat ………….. For … Continue reading
10 Common Estate Planning Questions
Attorney Melissa Howitt recently wrote an article answering the 10 questions most often asked about estate planning. Please click here to read this informative, and easy to understand, article. …. To discuss estate planning for you or someone you care about, please … Continue reading
IMPORTANT: Proposed Changes to Medicaid Eligibility
Dutton & Casey, P.C. attorney Janna Dutton reviewed the Illinois Department of Health and Family Serivces’ (IDFHS) proposed regulations regarding the future (and past) of Medicaid eligibility. Reading the proposed regulations could probably take days if you went through them in their … Continue reading
Effects of Estate Tax Expiration
According to a recent New York Times article, most tax advisers anticipated that Congress would extend the estate tax before it expired at the end of 2009. However, the Senate did not act on this and the tax is currently … Continue reading
Filed under Elder law, Estate planning, Trusts, Wills
Janna Dutton Speaks on Legal Issues Facing Those with Parkinson’s Disease
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Aging Parents, Caregivers, Effects of Aging, Elder law, Estate planning, Health care, In home care, Medicaid, Medicare, Trusts, Wills
Use Your Holiday Visit to Assess Your Senior’s Needs
Hard to believe it’s already that time of year, but the holidays are here. For some, this may be the only time that you’re able to visit with the seniors in your life. It can be difficult to provide care … Continue reading
Filed under Caregivers, Elder law, Estate planning, Trusts
