Hickman Lowder

We meet the lifetime legal needs of children and adults with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.

Speaking Engagements

At Hickman Lowder, we are passionate about advancing the knowledge and skills of those who provide care and guidance for people in need.

As leaders in the special needs, elder law, and special education communities, we offer free seminars for nonprofit organizations, family groups, and other community audiences. We also share our expertise with professionals, including attorneys, social workers, health care providers, and professional associations.

Our presentations are designed to inform audiences in easy to understand terms on legal subjects most important to them. Below is a list of topics that are frequently presented by members of our firm. To schedule a seminar for your group, please call 216-861-0360 or contact us online.

Seminars For Any Audience

  • Unraveling the Mysteries of Wills and Trusts
  • Why Do I Need a Will and What Happens if I Don’t Have One?
  • Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Guardianship
  • Care Advocacy
  • Serving as Trustee or Guardian
  • Estate Planning – Wills and Trusts
  • Legal and Financial Planning for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Children With Special Needs

  • Planning Strategies for Families with Special Needs
  • Public Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities
  • ABLE Accounts
  • What Happens When My Child Turns 18?
  • Does my Child Need a Guardian?
  • Accessing Private Services with Public Funding

Special Education

  • Special Education Advocacy
  • Navigating the Special Education Process
  • Highlights of Special Education Law – How to Obtain an Appropriate ETR and IEP
  • Understanding the Difference Between an IEP and a 504 Plan
  • Discipline Procedures for Children with Disabilities

Adults With Disabilities

  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Working with a Disability – How Will My Benefits Change?
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Public Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities
  • ABLE Accounts
  • Planning Strategies for Families with Special Needs

Elder Law Issues

  • Medicaid Update
  • Elder Law Overview: Guardianships and Medicaid
  • Long-Term Care Options
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Making the Transition: What to Consider When Considering a Move to Independent or Assisted Living
  • When Roles Reverse
  • The Sandwich Generation
  • Legal Planning for a Dementia Diagnosis

Seminars For Social Workers And Other Professionals

  • HIPAA Update
  • Social Work Ethics: What You Need to Know and Why
  • Civil Commitment
  • Keeping Secrets: Maintaining Client Confidentiality, Avoiding Liability
  • The ABC’s of Capacity, Competence, and Informed Consent
  • Duty to Report Abuse and Neglect
  • Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
  • Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Guardianship
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Public Benefits for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Medicaid Update
  • Elder Law Overview: Guardianships and Medicaid
  • Veterans Benefits

Interested in a topic not mentioned above? We are happy to customize a talk specifically for your group. To schedule a seminar, please call 216-861-0360 or contact us online.