Family Law

How to Protect Medicaid and Social Security Benefits in Divorce

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1 hours 32 minutes
Christopher Lawson
With Christopher P. Lawson from Lawson Law Office, LLC
Recorded October 03, 2024
Product ID 99241

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Overview

Divorce and Its Impact on Medicaid Eligibility

Do you feel confident in your ability to navigate the intricacies of Medicaid planning and retirement benefits in divorce cases? How do spousal and child support affect Medicaid eligibility? Are you up to speed on Medicaid spousal impoverishment rules? This fast-paced program provides you with legal strategies for protecting clients' Medicaid and Social Security benefits in divorce cases. Don't miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today!

  • Examine how divorce affects Medicaid and Social Security benefits.
  • Determine who can receive disability benefits in divorce cases.
  • Review Medicaid asset and income requirements for long-term care.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Impact of Divorce on Medicaid Eligibility and Overview of Requirements
  2. Medicaid Eligibility for Spouses in Nursing Homes: Legal Essentials
  3. Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) Planning and Divorce
  4. Community Spouse Resources and Spousal Impoverishment Rules: What You Need to Know
  5. Social Security in Divorce: Retirement Benefits and Addressing Child and Spousal Support
  6. Divorce and Disability Benefits: Essential Guidelines
  7. Divorce Settlements and Asset Transfers: Rules and Tax Implications

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Product ID 99241

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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  1. How to Protect Medicaid and Social Security Benefits in Divorce

    1. Impact of Divorce on Medicaid Eligibility and Overview of Requirements
    2. Medicaid Eligibility for Spouses in Nursing Homes: Legal Essentials
    3. Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) Planning and Divorce
    4. Community Spouse Resources and Spousal Impoverishment Rules: What You Need to Know
    5. Social Security in Divorce: Retirement Benefits and Addressing Child and Spousal Support
    6. Divorce and Disability Benefits: Essential Guidelines
    7. Divorce Settlements and Asset Transfers: Rules and Tax Implications

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Christopher P Lawson
Christopher P.
Lawson
Lawson Law Office, LLC
Speaker bio
Christopher P Lawson

Christopher P. Lawson

Lawson Law Office, LLC
Christopher Lawson

is a managing member of Lawson Law Office, LLC. He practices in the areas of family law; general civil litigation; health law; business, corporate, and employment law; insurance and claims administration; elder law and estate planning; administrative law; and commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Lawson brings his experience as a trial lawyer, business owner, and insurance company claims executive to every case he takes for his clients. He has won federal jury trials, state court trials, and administrative hearings. Mr. Lawson also helps businesses and individuals with their transactional needs, including organizing a business, employment matters, transactions with third parties, and estate planning. He is a member of the American, Kansas, and Kansas City Metropolitan bar associations. Mr. Lawson earned his B.S. degree, cum laude, from Baker University; his M.H.S.A. degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine; and his J.D. degree from the University of Kansas School of Law.

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