Advanced Directives

Durable Power Of Attorney for Property and/or Health Care. Allows and individual to authorize another person to handle personal and business affairs in the event her or she is unable to due to illness, absence or disability.

Barrington Area Council on Aging

(847) 381-5030

Illinois Attorney General

(800) 243-5377

Illinois Department on Aging

(800) 252-8966

v    ASSISTANCE

Illinois Department of Insurance

(800) 548-9034

(Insurance scams/complaints)

Lake County States Attorney

(847) 377-3000

McHenry County Legal Self-Help Center

(847) 334-4242

McHenry County States Attorney

(815) 334-4159

Prairie State Legal Services – Lake/McHenry Counties

(800) 942-3940

v    ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS

Lake County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

(847) 244-3143

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc

  (703) 942-5711

v    GUARDIANSHIP

A guardian is a person, institution or agency appointed by the Probate Court to manage the affairs of another person. 

Catholic Charities

(847) 546-5733

 Round Lake, IL

Office of State Guardian - Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

(847) 294-4264

 Des Plaines, IL