TASK FORCE WEBINAR: The New Escalation Process with DCF and The Medicaid Administration Tabulator
Speakers: Randy Bryan & Mike Jorgensen Summary: In this complimentary webinar, we will outline the new DCF escalation process and the steps that must be followed. We will also discuss the newly revised Medicaid Administration Tabulator (MAT) and the importance of using, including what needs to be included when filling out the form. This webinar... Read more »
AFELA Webinar: How Promissory Notes Work and When They Make Sense in Medicaid Planning
Presenters: Howard S. Krooks, Esq. & Louis W. Pierro, Esq. Are you confused about how promissory notes work in Medicaid planning? Have you heard of the “Rule of Halves” but want to understand how it may save your clients money in crisis situations? Join AFELA’s upcoming webinar presentation to learn what’s in the toolbox of a... Read more »
AFELA Webinar: New Rules for End-of-Life Decisions, DNROs, & Advance Directives in Guardianship
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 8 - 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET Presenters: Twyla Sketchley, Esq. & Melissa Finley Williams, Esq. Summary: The 2023 Legislature, with the help of elder law attorneys, made several changes to Florida Guardianship Law regarding health care decisions, advance directives, obtaining court approval for guardians to execute DNROs, and... Read more »
Medicaid HCBS Fair Hearing Workshop
Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek 14651 CHELONIA PARKWAY, ORLANDO, FL 32821 14651 CHELONIA PARKWAY, Orlando, FL, United StatesSummary: This workshop is designed to give a holistic view of Medicaid fair hearings on home and community-based services that have been denied, reduced, terminated, or unreasonably delayed. During the day, we will cover best practices from client intake through an administrative hearing, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Using an intake based... Read more »
AFELA December UnProgram
Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek 14651 CHELONIA PARKWAY, ORLANDO, FL 32821 14651 CHELONIA PARKWAY, Orlando, FL, United StatesYou are invited to gather with your fellow elder law attorneys at the 2023 UnProgram. The AFELA UnProgram is a dynamic and interactive seminar covering the hot topics in elder law. The UnProgram Advanced track, limited to AFELA Member attorneys practicing in the area of Elder Law for 5+ years, will be held on Friday, December 1... Read more »
Medicare Supplement vs. Advantage Plans for Elder Law Attorneys
SPEAKER: Thad Hooker, Absolute Best Insurance SUMMARY: In this webinar, participants will learn: Basic enrollment/disenrollment dates DSNPs Difference between supplement vs. advantage plan How to research the best plans on a budget How to research the best supplement. Are all Medigap Plan G the same? Common Medicare Mistakes/Misconceptions that general public has/is not aware of,... Read more »
ABLE United Key Benefits and Updates
SPEAKERS: John Finch, ABLE United Director & Sam Eddinger-May, ABLE United Spokesperson SUMMARY: In this presentation, attendees will learn who is eligible, how it works and how ABLE accounts can complement special needs trusts as well as estate planning. We will also provide an update on new account enhancements and future changes. This webinar is... Read more »
AFELA Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act + Top Ten Tax Tips
This is the first presentation of a 4 part TAX-U-CATION webinar series. SPEAKERS: Hyman Darling, Esq. & Deirdre Wheatley-Liss, Esq. SUMMARY: The Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") is an important new law that requires certain companies to disclose their beneficial owners to the government. Failure to comply carries penalties of $500 per day. While law is... Read more »
AFELA Webinar: Grantor Trust + Non-Grantor Trust Rules and Design
This is the 2nd presentation in a 4 part TAX-U-CATION webinar series. SPEAKERS: Mark Worthington, Esq. & John Burns, Esq. SUMMARY: This will not be the typical attempt to touch on the surface of each of the grantor trust rules, which is about all you can accomplish in one hour with that approach, but which... Read more »