Elder Law Basics
July 2011
Elder Law Basics
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 am
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
9:30 - 10:20 am
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
10:20 - 10:35 am
Networking Break
10:35 - 11:25 am
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. Glatstein & O'Brien LLP, Denver, CO
and Casey L. Williams, Esq., Glatstein & O'Brien LLP, Denver, CO
11:25 am - 12:15 pm
Getting Started: Launching an Elder Law Practice
-What Makes Elder Law Different
-What I Wish I Had Known
-Leave Your Mark
Presented by Christine J. Law, Esq., Christine J. Law Attorney, LLC, Denver, CO
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Lunch- On Your Own
1:15 - 2:05 pm
Ethical Issues: Issue Spotting
-The Big 4: Client, Competence, Communication and Conflicts
-Hypotheticals
Presented by Catherine A. Seal, Esq., Kirtland & Seal LLC, Colorado Springs, CO
2:05 - 3:05 pm
Medicare and Medicaid: When, Why and How Do They Work?
-Overview of Medicare Coverage and Limitations
-Overview of Long-Term Care Medicaid Coverage
-When and How to Qualify for Each Program
Presented by John J. Campbell, Esq., Law Offices of John J. Campbell PC, Denver, CO
3:05 - 3:20 pm
Networking Break
3:20 - 4:10 pm
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 Michael A. Kirtland, Esq., Kirtland & Seal LLC, Colorado Springs, CO
4:10 - 5:00 pm
Role as Respondent's Counsel
-Being an Effective Advocate
-If Appointment is Necessarey, What Limitations are Appropriate?
-Forms Are Not Legal Advocacy
-Do Limittions Cost More in the Long Run
Presented by Tammy D. Conover, Esq., Steenrod, Schwartz & McMinimee LLP, Denver, CO
5:00 pm
Adjourn
Faculty
Arlene Barringer, Esq.
Glatstein & O'Brien LLP
Denver, CO
John J. Campbell, Esq.
Law Offices of John J. Campbell PC
Denver, CO
Marco D. Chayet, Esq.
Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Denver, CO
Tammy D. Conover, Esq.
Steenrod, Schwartz & McMinimee LLP
Denver, CO
Michael A. Kirtland, Esq.
Kirtland & Seal L.L.C.
Colorado Springs, CO
Christine J. Law, Esq.
Christine J. Law Attorney LLC
Denver, CO
Thomas A. Rodriguez, Esq.
Vincent Romeo & Rodriguez LLC
Louisville, CO
Catherine A. Seal, Esq.
Kirtland & Seal L.L.C.
Colorado Springs, CO
Casey L. Williams, Esq.
Glatstein & O'Brien LLP
Denver, CO
Video Replays: August 19, 2011
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grand Street, Suite 300
Grand Junction: 1250 East Sherwood Drive
Colorado Springs: 421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100
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 | $299.00 |
| CBA | $249.00 |
| CLPE | $229.00 |
| New Lawyer | $209.00 |
| CBA | $209.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.00
- EDI Credits:
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