Wednesday, September 9, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 1.0 |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 1.0 (all formats) |
| GAL for Incapacitated Persons CE Credit: | 1.0 Pending (GAL Information) |
In today’s world, there are many types of families. Unique family structures mean that a simple will is not going to work for most families—especially for blended families, second marriages, and beneficiaries with unique needs or risks. It is important to know how to structure estate planning documents to balance competing interests between spouses and children, plan effectively for minors through guardianships and tailored trust provisions, and preserve eligibility for public benefits using special needs trusts. Attorneys need to know how to protect inheritances from divorce and creditors, as well as the strategic use—and potential pitfalls—of incentive and discretionary trusts to address behavioral concerns.
Registration Deadlines:
| Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
| Telephone: | 10 minutes prior to seminar Call (434) 979-8253 to register up to one hour prior to the seminar |
| Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar Walk-in registration is permitted on a space-available basis |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $40 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email deanna.mcglothlin@vacle.org.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Private recording of this program is prohibited.
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2:00 | Strategic Estate Planning for Blended Families, Vulnerable Beneficiaries, and Asset Protection |
3:00 | Adjourn |
Emily A. Martin, Attorney, Carnegie Law Group / Chesapeake
Emily A. Martin has been an elder law attorney since 2013, focusing her practice on elder law, estate and trust administration, estate planning, asset protection planning, litigation and dispute resolution, guardianship and conservatorship, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and financial planning. In addition to being admitted to the Virginia State Bar and North Carolina State Bar, she is licensed to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ms. Martin is dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in elder law to ensure her clients receive the most informed and effective representation. Her commitment to professional growth is reflected in her active memberships with both the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is also pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree with a specialization in elder law, further deepening her expertise in areas such as Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care strategies, and elder abuse prevention. Her ongoing education and professional engagement underscore her proactive approach to advocacy and her passion for serving aging individuals and their families with compassion and precision.
