The Basics: From MassHealth To Probate Administration; And Drafting To Technology

 

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Location: MCLE, New England – 10 Winter Place, Boston, MA 02108

Date & Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Cost: MassNAELA Members and staff $275; Non-members including other professionals and their staff $325; Law Students $150. (Can’t Attend? You can purchase a video recording and the materials to be sent after the program. Also, this event will also be streamed live.)

Presenters and Topics:

Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Caruso, Esq.

Pooja Arora, Esq.

Audrey Ehrhardt, Esq.

Alexis Levitt, Esq.

Katie McDonough, Esq.

Michael Monteforte, Jr., Esq.

 

Topics:

This year’s MassNAELA Basics Program designed for legal staff and attorneys new to elder law and special needs, will cover a refresher/update on the following topics that they can expect to encounter: 

  • Staying in the community for as long as possible – using MassHealth, veterans benefits, reverse mortgages, and your circle of care;
  • Best practices and tips for the MassHealth application process and supporting documents;
  • Probate and trust administration funding;
  • Drafting tips for basic estate plan documents;
  • Special Needs Trust considerations and drafting; and
  • Opportunities to utilize AI and other technological resources.