ONLINE
Monday, October 26, 2026 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
It's the annual update you can't afford to miss!
The 2026 Elder Law Institute provides valuable updates on case law, legislation and policy, plus 18 insightful presentations on Medicaid asset protection trusts, issues in hospital discharge, assisted living and nursing home contracts, Extreme Risk Protective Orders… and more!
Special Guest Speaker
Nina A. Kohn, Distinguished Professor of Law, Syracuse University, will be presenting Who Is My Client When Practicing Elder Law? An Update to Professional Rule of Responsibility 1.14.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
– Jill M. Sauber, Institute Chair
9:10 – 10:10 a.m.
2026 Minnesota Legislative and Case Law Update
Join Suzanne Scheller, Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Elder Law Section, for the annual legislative and case law update. Learn about what legislation passed in 2026, new cases and other items of note that may impact our practice and our clients, including topics related to medical assistance, license requirements for providers, guardianships, housing, and more.
– Suzanne M. Scheller
10:10 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Personal Safety and Wellness for Elder Law Attorneys
1.0 mental health/substance use credit applied for
– Richard L. Hendrickson, Todd C. Scott & Jon Tynjala
11:15 – 11:20 a.m.
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11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Who Is My Client When Practicing Elder Law? An Update to Professional Rule of Responsibility 1.14
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Nina A. Kohn (remote presentation)
12:20 – 12:45 p.m.
AWARDS CEREMONY
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
LUNCH (provided to attendees)
Fun, Food & Fogo! – Join fellow attendees at Fogo de Chão for a complimentary lunch, conveniently located in the same building as the Conference Center. Enjoy Fogo’s Market Table which has over 40 different options, plus refreshing beverages, and casual conversation with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
101
Estate Recovery 101
– Mark A. Eekhoff, Carl E. Erickson & Cathryn D. Reher
102
Financial Exploitation of Older Adults – Safe Seniors Act and the Mechanics of Reporting
– Boima Freeman, Mary A. McGurran & Referee Elizabeth Wendt
– Jill M. Sauber (moderator)
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B
201
Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts and Pooled Trusts – What is Each and How Do They Work Together?
– Martha Amdahl, Katrina Pierce & Jim Wolverton
202
Issues in Hospital Discharge
– Kelly Jo Greiner & Dr. Matthew Stofferahn
– Cathrey D. Reher (moderator)
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
BREAK
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
301
Anatomy of Assisted Living and Nursing Home Contracts
– Lauren L. Fink & Cynthia Johnson
302
Strategies for Pursing Extreme Risk Protective Orders
– Rana Alexander & Bridget Liverca
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Best Practices for Navigating E-Estate Planning Documents, Remote Notarization and Travel Notaries
– Cameron R. Kelly
10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
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10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
– Abdi Ali & Sharon B. Press
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
BREAK
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D
401
How Can Families Provide Care at Home Through Medical Assistance?
– Katie Hestness, Vicki Knight & David A. Rephan
402
Respectfully, Your Honor…What to Do When the Court Gets It Wrong
– Megan C. Kelly & J. Noble Simpson
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E
501
Who Are the Players in Elder Law? What Is Everyone’s Role and How Can We Collaborate?
– Kathleen Carlson, Genevieve E. Gaboriault, Katie Hestness & Maya E. Missaghi
502
Medicaid Asset Protection
– Brenna M. Galvin
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
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2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION F
601
Advocating for Supported Decision-Making
– Kate R. Fredrickson & Benjamin T. Kaufman
602
Long Term Care Planning for High-Net-Worth Clients
– Mary Frances Price
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday & Tuesday, October 5-6, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Monday & Tuesday, October 26-27, 2026
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$495 MSBA members / $495 paralegals / $595 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 11.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credits, 1.0 elimination of bias credit, and 1.0 mental health/substance use credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 11.0 credits.
