37th Annual Elder Law Institute

Why You Should Attend

This year’s Institute will focus on key issues for attorneys and allied professionals who represent elderly clients or clients with aging parents. Experienced practitioners will discuss fundamental and evolving issues such as Medicaid eligibility, the SECURE Act, personal injury lawsuits with a focus on seniors in nursing homes, using a geriatric care manager in an elder law practice, nursing home regulations and residents’ rights, and ethical issues that frequently arise in elder law.

While some of the segments of the Institute will highlight New York law and practice, the legal doctrines and strategies explored by the presenters will have relevance for practitioners in other jurisdictions.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

·       Consider Medicaid eligibility rules for seniors with a focus on New York State Medicaid

·       Understand recent developments related to the SECURE Act

·       Review issues in personal injury litigation involving nursing homes

·       Explore using a Geriatric Care Manager in an elder law practice

·       Focus on nursing home regulations and residents’ rights

·       Spot ethical issues that can arise for the elder law practitioner

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for elder law practitioners, lawyers who represent elderly clients or younger clients with aging parents, and advocates interested in getting into this constantly evolving field.

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisites: Interest in issues that can arise in an elder law practice

Advanced Preparation: None