NUTS & BOLTS OF  ELDER LAW  2003

Speakers and Authors: Martin A. Spigner, Esq. Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.: Thomas Begley, Jr. Kathleen Browning, Esq. John Jorgensen, Esq.

   Program recording date:  Thursday, April 9, 2003          

Recommended for Attorneys, Accountants, Life Insurance Agents, Financial Planners and Elder Law Professionals

For audiotape and book cost, Call ICLE 732-214-8500                       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 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 

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