Why You Should Attend
This year's Institute will focus on key issues for attorneys who represent elderly clients or clients with aging parents. Experienced practitioners will discuss fundamental and evolving issues such as Medicaid eligibility; the new "Independent Assessor" process for obtaining MLTC Medicaid home care in New York; elder abuse; mediation and its use in elder law, guardianship, and estate disputes; veterans' benefits; and ethical issues that frequently arise in elder law.

While the first two 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:
- Recognize Medicaid fundamentals
- Understand the new "Independent Assessor" process for obtaining MLTC Medicaid home care in New York
- Identify types of elder abuse and mistreatment
- Recognize mediation's use in elder law, guardianship, and estate disputes
- Understand veterans' benefits
- 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

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