This practical program is designed to provide the nuts and bolts of elder law practice to general practitioners and young lawyers, as well as to more experienced lawyers seeking to expand into this field. A highly authoritative and experienced panel of elder law attorneys will share proven techniques and experience it would take you years to gather on your own. YouÕll also gain insight on how Federal Medicaid Reform will impact your practice. Register today!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ELDER LAW, INCLUDING... • Why Have a Will? Gathering information; standard provisions; designation of fiduciaries; protective clauses; sample forms • Powers of Attorney Types of POAs; what should be included; why clients need them; POAs and Living Wills; sample forms • Living Trusts (Revocable/Irrevocable) as an Estate Planning Tool Why it should be used; disadvantages; revocable vs. irrevocable; Insurance Trusts; sample forms • Basic Tax Considerations Jointly-held property; “I love you” Will; no Will at all; insurance owned by client; unlimited marital deduction; estate planning in the testamentary document; sample forms/letters • Estate Administration Probate process; duties of executor/fiduciary; gathering of assets; tax returns; tax waivers; access to property; sample forms/checklists • Medicaid Planning in Light of Federal Medicaid Reform Countable assets of Medicaid applicant; income cap/Medical needy standard; look-back period; transfers of property; personal residence; Medicaid estate recovery rules • Fair Hearing • Long Term Care Insurance/Asset Protection Limitations on coverage; exclusions; premium costs; inflation riders; pre-existing conditions; alternatives to nursing home care • Guardianship      …and more