Elder Law Conference 2025

Lawyers who deal with older clients regardless of the nature of the instructions are faced with legal requirements and complexities which were not evident a generation ago. This conference provides up-to-date practical advice on current issues and challenges.

From the chair

The practice of elder law reflects a multi-faceted and dynamic discipline that touches on almost all areas of legal practice. This means that any lawyer advising clients of different ages is, in some way, practising elder law. With new models of home ownership, shifting family dynamics, and a legal system still catching up to the realities of an ageing population, the need for legal expertise in this area has never been greater.

I am very excited about chairing this year’s Elder Law Conference, which will provide lawyers with up-to-date practical advice on key issues affecting older clients and their families. This conference is invaluable to lawyers wanting to ensure awareness of the legal requirements and complexities unique to this demographic, whether advising on wills, property transactions, retirement village agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), estate planning or financial protections. With longer retirements, evolving legal protections, and increasing risks of financial abuse, elder law is a growing and essential part of modern legal practice. By attending this conference, lawyers can ensure they are equipped to navigate the complexities of advising older clients – now and in the future.

Conference chair 

  Vicki Ammundsen, Vicki Ammundsen Trust Law Limited, Auckland

Programme outline

Download PDF brochure for a full outline of each session

• Are We There Yet? (Retirement Villages Act)
• Aged Care and Occupancy Structures
• Funding from a Trust
• The Best Laid Plans – Estate Planning Complexities for Clients in Their Later Years
• Life Interests
• Is Elder Abuse Illegal, Immoral or... Inconvenient?
• Understanding Enduring Powers of Attorney and Donor Capacity
• Section 103 Review Under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act – dealing with problematic attorneys

Learning objectives

By attending this conference you will be:

• Updated on recent developments and best practice in elder law.
• Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.
• Better skilled to recognise pertinent warning signs when dealing with older clients.

Who should attend

Property lawyers, family lawyers and general practitioners. Other professionals who work with the elderly may also be interested.

Book

A background book written by the presenters is available in hard copy, PDF, or both. Please indicate your choice upon registration.

• Hard Copy – Your book will be couriered to you - no extra charge
• PDF – You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event – no extra charge
• Both Hard Copy & PDF – You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event, and couriered the hard copy book – additional $45 charge

Format

This conference will include a diverse lineup of expert presenters covering a range of topics. Each session will include time for questions.

Held in-person & online. Live web stream registrants – you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here.

Timing

• 9.00am – 5.00pm

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off 

In-Person

Earlybird – by 30 April 2025

• $775 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,105 – Non-members

Registration – after 30 April 2025

• $875 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,205 – Non-members

Live Web Stream

2+1 available for Law Society Member live web stream registrations – must be arranged at time of booking – find out more
Earlybird – by 30 April 2025

• $755 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,085 – Non-members

Registration - after 30 April 2025

• $855 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,185 – Non-members

Download PDF brochure & registration form

Wellington	28 May 2025
Live Web Stream	28 May 2025
I can't attend, but please let me know when the book is available to purchase.

Comments from past attendees

• “The Intensive was well researched and presented by all presenters. I think they provided a wonderful overview and am grateful to them and NZLS CLE”.
• “All of the speakers were great to listen to and very informative. Very much appreciated all of the examples provided”.
• “Very knowledgeable presenters. All information was pertinent to my area of practice. There was a high standard of delivery as well as great content”.
• “Very interesting helpful day”.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.