ABLE for Beneficiaries and Guardians

ABLE accounts can be a valuable planning tool for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to save money while preserving eligibility for asset-based public benefits. When appropriate, they may also provide a less restrictive alternative to conservatorship. Join us to learn more about ABLE accounts and the key considerations for determining whether they may be a useful option for your clients.

The presentation will focus on practical considerations for evaluating whether an ABLE account is a good fit for your client, advising clients on appropriate administration of ABLE accounts, and discussing the unique interaction between ABLE accounts and guardianship powers under Minnesota law.

Presenter
Megan C. Kelly, Esq.

Megan is a partner at Northwoods Law Group, P.A.. Megan’s practice focuses on the areas of elder and special needs law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship and conservatorship.  Megan is an active member of the Special Needs Alliance and the Elder Law and Probate and Trust Law sections in the Minnesota State Bar Association.  In 2025, Megan was honored with the Mary Alice Gooderl Award from the MSBA Elder Law Section, a prestigious recognition that highlights Megan’s dedication to protecting the rights and dignity of older adults and Minnesotans with disabilities, her leadership and service within the legal community, and her commitment to advancing compassionate, client centered advocacy.  

CLE Credits
1.0 Standard CLE Credit | Event Code: 550364

Registration Deadline
July 16, 2026 at 11:30 am. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Zoom information will be sent with your registration confirmation and again the day before the event.

Accommodations
We are committed to making this event accessible. To request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at least 72 hours before the event.

Refunds
Requests must be received in writing before noon on the registration deadline to be eligible for a refund.

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