2026 Fall Conference

Friday, September 11, 2026

The Place at Innsbrook

4036-C Cox Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060

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Thursday, 09.10.26 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome Reception Sponsored by Continuum Care Strategies

Friday, 09.11.26 Agenda

8:00 am - 8:45 am - Hot Breakfast Buffet; Visit Sponsors & Exhibitors

8:50 am - 9:00 am Welcome; Thank you to Speaker Sponsors Golden Pond Elder Care Strategies & Minnesota Lawyers Mutual

9:00 am – 10:30 am Thrive: The Science, Psychology, and Skills of Performing Under Pressure - Ben Freakley (applying for 1.5 Wellness Credits)

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break; Visit Sponsors & Exhibitors

10:45 am – 11:45 am When Real Estate Meets Estate Planning: Practical Drafting Considerations for Accomplishing the Client's Objectives - Paul Melnick, Esq. (Applying for 1.0 MCLE Credit)

11:45 am – 12:45 pm Lunch Sponsored by Elder Tree; Brief Business Meeting; Visit Sponsors & Exhibitors

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Friends With the Benefits – Looking Past Medicaid to Medicare – An Elder Law Attorney’s Review and Highlights of Structures and Strictures – Ari Sommer, Esq. (Applying for1.0 CLE credit)

1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Break; Visit Sponsors & Exhibitors

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm This Old SNT: Fixing Real Estate, Retirement, Benefits, and Liability Time Bombs - Elizabeth Gray Esq. (Applying for 1 CLE credit)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ethical Considerations and Scope of Duties for Adult Guardians ad litem– Doris Gelbman, Esq. (Applying for CLE Ethics and 1.0 GAL adult continuing education credits)

Agenda as of 08.18.26 and subject to change.

CLE: This area will be updated

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received prior to Tuesday, September 1, 2026, will receive a refund less a $35 service fee. Cancellations received after Tuesday, September 1, 2026, will not be refunded due to the financial commitment to the venue, however registrant will receive access to all Fall Conference written materials.

Thank you to our 2026 Fall Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors!