This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Many Elder Law attorneys, and their clients, find themselves in situations where guardianship is the only option. Despite the daunting task of bringing complex personal and financial matters before a judge, significant and positive outcomes can be achieved for clients through guardianships. The focus of this course will be to teach practitioners how to engage in various forms of planning for incapacitated persons and their estates after the initial adjudication. The course will examine practical aspects of petitioning the Orphans’ Court to engage in tax and estate planning, requests for allowances, and Medicaid planning, with a focus not only on why, but how these requests are made. Numerous case studies will be presented.
Recorded in February 2026.
Faculty
Adam Cohen, Esq.
Adam Cohen, Esquire is an attorney with Mette, Evans, & Woodside in their Bucks County office. A significant portion of Adam’s practice is devoted to assisting disabled individuals and their families find creative solutions to difficult problems they face now and into the future. Much of his work revolves around guardianships and special needs planning, as well as special needs trust administration. Adam received his JD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He has previously presented continuing education materials in Pennsylvania and New Jersey on topics including complex guardianship issues, special needs trust administration, and protecting injury settlements for minors and incapacitated persons.

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