8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:05 – 9:50 a.m.
The 5 Threshold Questions in Long-Term Care
– Suzanne M. Scheller, Course Chair

9:50 – 10:35 a.m.
Housing 101: Settings for Long-Term Care and Levels of Care
– Lawrence R. McDonough & Daphne Ponds

10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance and Benefits
– Kate R. Fredrickson, Rachel Shands & Elizabeth I. Wrobel

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tools of the Trade – What Documents Can Attorneys Draft to Delegate Authority and How Are These Tools Used in a Care Setting?
– Christine B. Courtney & Lynn Gerard

12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)

1:30 – 2:20 p.m.
How to Respond to an Involuntary Discharge
– Lawrence R. McDonough & Parichay Rudina

2:20 – 3:05 p.m.
How to Respond to Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
– Susan Crumb & Mary McGurran

3:05 – 3:15 p.m.
BREAK

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
How to Protect Your Clients’ Rights While They Reside in Long Term Care Facilities
– Debbie Richman & Suzanne M. Scheller

4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Questions & Answers
– All presenters invited
– Suzanne M. Scheller (moderator)

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

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 6.25 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.