This session explores recent legal and policy shifts affecting LGBTQ+ clients, including potential challenges to spousal status, and the impact on estate, retirement, and Medicaid/long-term care planning. We’ll also examine attorneys’ ethical responsibilities in promoting equity and providing competent counsel amid ongoing changes.
Originally presented as part of Elder Law Short Course 2025.
Credits: 0 General, 0.75 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Expires 09/1/2027
This session explores recent legal and policy shifts affecting LGBTQ+ clients, including potential challenges to spousal status, and the impact on estate, retirement, and Medicaid/long-term care planning. We’ll also examine attorneys’ ethical responsibilities in promoting equity and providing competent counsel amid ongoing changes.
Marlo Pahl, Center for Disability & Elder Law, Chicago
Aaron Tax, Sage-Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders, Washington, D.C.
