State's Attorney Glasgow Holding Presentation on Legal Decisions, Senior Scams

From Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s office:

The Senior Services Center of Will County invites senior citizens to an informative presentation by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow and Prairie State Legal Services Attorney Mona Elgindy about legal decisions and legal scams that can impact them.

The presentation is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday at Senior Services Center of Will County, 251 N. Center Street, Joliet. Seating is limited. To register, call 815-723-9713.

Elgindy will discuss issues surrounding granting people power of attorney to make financial or health care decisions for senior citizens. A power of attorney gives another person, the agent, the authority to make health care or financial decisions should a senior citizen become incapacitated or unable to make decisions.

Glasgow will discuss what can occur when criminals obtain power of attorney and use the accounts of trusting senior citizens for their own financial gain. He also will also discuss how senior citizens can protect themselves in these and other financial situations.

“Our goal is to provide senior citizens with the information they need to make informed decisions about their finances and health care without anyone getting taken for a ride,” Glasgow said.

The presentation is sponsored by Will County Sheriff’s Department’s and the Joliet Police Department’s Triad for Seniors. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 815-723-9713 or 815-727-8789.