Melissa LaPointe

My sister and I wanted to take a moment and thank your firm for the outstanding service and support we have received regarding estate planning for our parents. Helen Mesoloras, Melissa LaPointe and Erin Vogt have provided guidance and their expertise while also displaying genuine care, concern and ...compassion. When my father suffered a massive stroke in October '15, we were left overwhelmed and lost as to what to do next regarding his care. After being referred to your firm by in NY (where I live) I spoke to Erin who listened and right away assured us your firm could help not only in estate planning but with the medicaid process as well. From our first meeting with Helen and Melissa, we felt confident and secure we were not alone, and that we would have someone helping us advocate for my dad in the nursing home he was at. As for the medicaid process, being that I do not live in town, the idea of my mom and sister having to do the medicaid application alone was not an option. Had it not been for your team organizing everything and informing us when items were still needed I honestly think we would still be knee deep in paperwork today. Another turning point happened in December when I was talking to Erin regarding my dad's overall health. He was extremely depressed and not eating at the time. She suggested that maybe palliative care could help us. While initially on palliative care, since February he had been on hospice care. But had it not been for Erin we never would have known about these services. While unfortunately our father passed away recently, we continue to work with your team regarding my mother's estate planning. We feel great solace in knowing that dad would want us to make sure mom is taken care of and protected in every way. Thank you again for all your support.

We were referred us to Melissa LaPointe. Melissa is amazing. She has been our guide throughout. She is professional, smart and incredibly responsive. We would NEVER have been able to do this without her. I have learned so much from her. I had to force my husband to go to an Elder Law Attorney. He did... not understand the need and did not want to spend the money. Now he would tell you that the service we received and the final result was more than worth it.”

There are few words that can truly describe the depths of my gratefulness and appreciation for the support and peace of mind that was bestowed on my family from attorney, Melissa LaPointe with Dutton and Casey. She was responsive to our family in a time of crisis and expeditiously handled our legal ...matter with utmost professionalism and compassion. Thank You Melissa, for being our light of hope.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for the excellent advice and help I have received from Janna and Melissa. Our journey began about 7 years ago when my parents and I decided that we should have any legal paperwork drawn up quickly because my Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimers. From Janna helpi...ng us with the paperwork, Erin assisting me in finding a nursing home for Mom, and Melissa helping with Medicaid applications, everything went very smoothly. Such wonderful advocates for the elderly! Our journey has now ended. Mom died in Sept. and Dad died just 3 short months later. Do not hesitate contacting Dutton & Casey when you need a law firm that handles elder law.