Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, P.C. - Naperville, IL

Compassionate and Holistic Elder Law Advocacy in Naperville

Navigating the legal, medical, and financial challenges of aging requires seasoned guidance and deep empathy. At Dutton Casey and Mesoloras, P.C., located on South Washington Street in Naperville, clients receive sophisticated representation grounded in more than 165 years of combined experience. Established in 1994 by elder law pioneer Janna Dutton, the practice is now led by principals Kathryn C. Casey and Helen Mesoloras, alongside partners Amy Gjesdahl and Melissa Kallio. Multiple partners hold the Certified Elder Law Attorney designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. When families face urgent care transitions or need to hire an attorney to protect an aging parent, the firm provides individualized strategies designed to secure lasting stability.

Proactive Medicaid Planning and Long-Term Care Solutions

The cost of skilled nursing care and assisted living can rapidly deplete a family's life savings without proactive planning. As dedicated elder law practitioners, the firm guides seniors and their adult children through complex Illinois Medicaid eligibility rules. Attorneys structure allowable asset transfers, establish caregiver agreements, and implement exempt resource protections to mitigate five-year lookback penalties. In addition, the firm reviews senior housing contracts, negotiates continuing care retirement community agreements, and advocates for quality resident care across western suburban facilities.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts

Every family circumstance demands an individualized legal strategy rather than standardized forms. Serving as knowledgeable estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the attorneys draft revocable living trusts, irrevocable asset preservation trusts, and last wills and testaments. In addition, the practice acts as power of attorney lawyers, formulating durable powers of attorney for property and statutory healthcare directives. For families caring for individuals with disabilities, the firm designs third-party and OBRA payback special needs trusts that enhance quality of life while preserving eligibility for Medicaid benefits.

Adult Guardianships and Contested Probate Administration

When cognitive decline or disability prevents an individual from making safe personal and financial decisions, formal court intervention may become necessary. Functioning as experienced probate lawyers, the legal team represents families in contested and uncontested adult guardianship proceedings throughout DuPage County probate courts. The firm also investigates caregiver neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. When a loved one passes away, the firm manages decedent estate administration, resolves creditor claims, and litigates disputed trust or will contests.

Why Clients Trust Dutton Casey and Mesoloras

Families throughout Naperville rely on Dutton Casey and Mesoloras for exceptional legal standards and compassionate care:

• Distinguished credentials with multiple Certified Elder Law Attorneys certified by the National Elder Law Foundation.
• Over 165 years of cumulative legal knowledge dedicated exclusively to elder care, guardianship, and estate planning.
• Leadership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Illinois State Bar Association.
• Named among Illinois Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers for premier trust and estate litigation.

Consult a Lawyer Today for Trusted Elder Care Guidance

Securing the future of an aging parent or disabled family member requires proactive legal measures before health crises occur. Whether you need urgent legal representation for an emergency guardianship petition or want to find a lawyer who can structure a comprehensive long-term care strategy, the firm is prepared to help. Contact Dutton Casey and Mesoloras, P.C. in Naperville today to consult a lawyer and arrange a detailed consultation.