Elder Law 2024
Date
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Time
8:30am-5pm
Location
Online and Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
Organised by
Continuing Legal Education New Zealand Law Society
Cost
$795 for Law Society member and $1,015 for non-members
This year’s Elder Law Intensive is a collection of practical sessions, full of best practice advice from knowledgeable presenters who are specialists in their area, providing insight on a variety of issues seen in day-to-day practice.
Listing of training and other events does not constitute endorsement by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. Information is as provided by the organiser. For further information or queries about training or events, please contact the organiser using the links or contact details provided.
Who should attend
Property lawyers, family lawyers and general practitioners. Other professionals who work with the elderly may also be interested.
Programme outline
See a pdf of the full programme here.
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Opening Address
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Retirement Villages in a Changing Legislative Landscape
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The PPPR Act - spotlight on problematic property managers and overly-entitled attorneys
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Will Drafting and Advice - the Trusts Act 2019, elderly clients, and how to mitigate risk
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The Ageing Client in the Trust Context
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To Refer or Not to Refer? Lawyers and capacity assessment
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Residential Care Subsidy Update
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Asset Planning for the Elderly
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Followed by networking drinks and canapés.
Learning objectives
Attendees will be:
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Updated on recent developments and best practice in elder law
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Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.
Presenters
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Chair: Fleur McDonald, Fleur McDonald Legal, a division of KT Law Limited, Christchurch
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Vicki Ammundsen, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law, Auckland
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Jenny Baldwin, Anthony Harper, Auckland
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John Collyns, Retirement Villages Association, Wellington
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Professor Kate Diesfeld, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland
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Theresa Donnelly, Perpetual Guardian, Auckland
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Peter Eastgate TEP, Cavell Leitch, Christchurch
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Kimberly Lawrence, Greg Kelly Trust Law, Wellington
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Colette Mackenzie, Greg Kelly Trust Law, Wellington
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Geof Shirtcliffe, Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission, Wellington
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Dr Greg Young, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Hawke’s Bay
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Maria Young TEP, Cavell Leitch, Christchurch
For all queries, contact the organiser.