Elder Law 101 - The Basics
September 2009
Elder Law 101 - The Basics
This program is also available via webcast! To register for the WEBCAST please use the following link: http://www.cobar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=EL090910W
Topics To Be Covered:
- What Is Elder Law, What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do and How Does Elder Law Effect Your Practice?
- Understanding Powers of Attorney
- Guardianships/Conservatorship
- Medicare and Medicaid: When, Why and How Do They Work?
- Ethical Issues
- Estate Planning/Estate Administration
Program Description:
Challenges can arise whether your practice is exclusively elder law, includes elder law or you practice in other areas of the law and “bump up” on an elder law issue. Knowing the basics is essential - how to advise your client and what NOT to do! If you are new to elder law, are considering adding Elder Law to your practice, or just need a refresher, this is a concise, to-the-point program taught by experienced faculty. This is also a perfect CLE opportunity for attorneys considering entering Elder Law or adding it to your practice. Attend this one-day CLE program to learn the important, fundamental elder law topics ALL attorneys need to know.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 - 9:30 am
Opening Remarks
What Is Elder Law, What Does an Elder Law Attorney Do and How Does Elder Law Effect Your Practice?
- Overview of Elder Law Areas of Practice
- Elder Law Issues and Concerns That Will Effect the Non-Elder Law Attorney and their Practice
Presented by Marco Chayet, Chayet & Danzo, LLC, Co-Chair Elder Law Section
9:30 - 10:30 am
Understanding Powers of Attorney
- Medical Powers of Attorney
- Other Advance Directives
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Colorado's New Power of Attorney Law
Presented by Tom Rodriguez, Vincent Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:45 pm
Guardianships / Conservatorships
- Differences in Protective Orders and Required Findings
- What to Expect at the Hearing
- Reporting Requirements: The Appointment is only the Beginning
Presented by Carl Glatstein, Glatstein & O'Brien LLP
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch Break (on your own)
1:00 - 2:15 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 Tammy Conover, Glatstein & O'Brien LLP
2:15 - 3:15 pm
Ethical Issues
- General Ethical Concerns
- Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct
- Competence
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Conflict of Interest
- Client with Diminished Capacity
- Dealing with Unrepresented persons
- Attorney-Client Privilege
Presented by Catherine Seal, Kirtland & Seal, LLC
3:15 - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Estate Planning and Administration
- The basics ingredients in an estate plan
- Use and misuse of revocable living trusts
- Testamentary trusts and their use
- Special situations
Presented by Michael Kirtland, Kirtland & Seal, LLC
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Faculty
Marco Chayet, Esq.*
Chayet & Danzo, LLC
Denver, CO
Tammy Conover, Esq.*
Glatstein & O'Brien LLC
Denver, CO
Carl Glatstein, Esq.
Glatstein & O'Brien LLC
Denver, CO
Michael Kirtland, Esq.
Kirtland & Seal, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
Tom Rodriguez, Esq.*
Vincent Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC
Louisville, CO
Catherine Seal, Esq.
Kirtland & Seal, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
* ALSO DENOTES PLANNING COMMITTEE
Video Replays: October 7, 2009
Denver: CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant 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 | $199.00 |
| CBA | $179.00 |
| CLPE | $149.00 |
| New Lawyer | $129.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.20
- EDI Credits:
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