Elder Law Basics
July 2013
Elder Law Basics
America Getting Older or Handling Legal Problems of the Elderly
Program Highlights:
- Overview of the Ever-Evolving Area of Elder Law and How It Intersects with Other Practice Areas
- Understanding Powers of Attorney and Other Advance Directives
- What to Expect on Guardianships / Conservatorships: Appointment is Only the Beginning
- Medicare/SSDI
- Medicaid/SSI/Special Need Trusts and Disability Trusts
- Ethics—The Big 4: Client, Competence, Communication and Conflicts
Program Description:
With a rapidly aging population, more of your clients will be facing the huge responsibilities of caring for their elders. Just about everyone will need help at some point. But what does Medicare cover? What does Medicaid pay for? Is there a plan in place for what medical care the elder person wants if they are unable to communicate?
This informative foundational program will help you help your clients prepare for the reality of aging.
Topics:
What is Elder Law, What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do and How Does Elder Law Affect Your Practice?
Overview of Elder Law Areas of Practice; The Intersection of Elder Law with Other Practice Areas; An Ever-Evolving Practice
Presented by Marco D. Chayet, Esq., Chayet & Danzo, LLC, Denver, CO, Program Chair
Understanding Powers of Attorney
Medical Powers of Attorney; Financial Powers of Attorney; Other Advance Directives; Colorado's Uniform Power of Attorney Act; Proxy Statute
Presented by Thomas A. Rodriguez, Esq., Vincent Romeo & Rodriguez LLC, Louisville, CO
Guardianships / Conservatorships
Differences in Protective Orders and Required Findings; What to Expect at the Hearing; Reporting Requirements: Appointment is Only the Beginning
Presented by Arlene Barringer, Esq., and Casey L. Williams, Esq., Glatstein & O'Brien LLP, Denver, CO
Estate Planning and Administration
The Basic Ingredients in an Estate Plan; Use and Misuse of Revocable Living Trusts; Testamentary Trusts and Their Use; Special Situations
Presented by Aaron Evans, Esq., Benson and Case, LLP, Denver, CO
Medicare/SSDI
Presented by John J. Campbell, Esq., Law Offices of John J. Campbell PC, Denver, CO
Medicaid/SSI/Special Need Trusts and Disability Trusts
Presented by Tammy Conover, Esq., Conover Law LLC
Ethics
The Big 4: Client, Competence, Communication and Conflicts
Presented by Christine J. Law, Esq., Christine J. Law, Attorney LLC, Denver, CO
Program Chair
Marco D. Chayet, Esq.
Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Denver, CO
Faculty
Arlene S. Barringer, Esq.
Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP
Denver, CO
John J. Campbell, Esq., CELA, MSCC
Law Offices of John J. Campbell, PC
Denver, CO
Tammy Conover, Esq.
Conover Law LLC
Greenwood Village, CO
Aaron Evans, Esq.
Benson and Case, LLP
Denver, CO
Christine J. Law, Esq.
Christine J. Law, LLC
Denver, CO
Thomas A. Rodriguez, Esq.
Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC
Louisville, CO
Casey Williams, Esq.
Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP
Denver, CO
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $339.00 |
| CBA Member | $289.00 |
| CBA Elder Law Section Member | $269.00 |
| CBA Trust & Estate Law Section Member | $269.00 |
| New Lawyer (NOT a Section member; in practice <3years) | $249.00 |
| Legal Support Staff | $199.00 |
| New Lawyer - T&E or Elder Law Section Member; in practice <3 years | $179.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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