Guardian Association of Pinellas County, Inc. upcoming events

GAPC Membership Committee Meeting (Mon, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

GAPC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

The Membership Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

Guardian Peer Breakfast - Guardian Members ONLY (Wed, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Monthly Guardian Peer Breakfast

GUARDIAN MEMBERS ONLY

Wednesday ~ October 7, 2026

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for an informal morning of networking and support - this event is for MEMBER GUARDIANS ONLY.

These informal gatherings offer a chance to talk through situations with other guardians and share resources for different types of clients (veterans, low-income, and high net-worth).

Please let us know if you are planning to attend so we have an accurate count for refreshments.

IN-PERSON FOR GUARDIAN MEMBERS ONLY

LOCATION:

Palm Gardens | Largo, 10500 Starkey Road, Seminole, FL 33777

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

By attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to the use of your name, image, likeness, and voice in photographs, recordings, or video taken during the event for use by the Association in its social media, website, promotional materials, and other communications, without compensation.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC Education Committee Meeting (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

GAPC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

The Education Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Board Meeting (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

GAPC BOARD MEETING

The GAPC Board meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

GAPC October - From Confusion to Coverage: Navigating Complex Medicaid Scenarios Arising in Guardianships (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

GAPC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Presented by Jenna C. Jordan, Esq. - Partner, Deeb Elder Law, P.A.

In this interactive and scenario-driven session, Jenna C. Jordan, Esq., moves beyond basic eligibility to tackle the intricate legal and financial hurdles encountered by professional guardians, facility teams, care coordinators, and legal staff working with Florida Medicaid. Using real-world questions and case studies submitted by GAPC members, this presentation provides a practical roadmap through Medicaid's most common pain points—from income-cap management and Qualified Income Trusts (QITs) to transfer penalties and asset preservation. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance they can apply immediately to improve case coordination and reduce avoidable denials.

Key takeaways:

Strategic Management of Income and Asset Hurdles: Attendees will be able to identify and apply the correct legal instruments—including Qualified Income Trusts (QITs), Pooled Special Needs Trusts, and Personal Service Contracts—to overcome "income cap" obstacles, avoid or cure transfer penalties under the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) transfer-of-asset rules, and reduce avoidable Medicaid denials in guardianship cases.
Fiduciary Compliance and Case Coordination: Attendees will be able to distinguish which asset-restructuring strategies require prior court authorization under Florida Statute § 744.441, coordinate effectively with elder law counsel and facility staff to avoid fiduciary liability, and integrate Medicaid-compliant planning into the guardian's annual reporting obligations under Chapter 744 of the Florida Statutes.

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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 14, 2026

Virtual - Zoom | Noon to 1:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Members - FREE (Included as a benefit of membership)
Guests are invited to attend one meeting before submitting an application for membership. Email GAPC HERE for more information.
- Guardian guests - FREE
- Non-guardian guests - $25.00

All education programs will apply for one (1) hour CE for Professional Guardians

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SPEAKER BIO

Jenna C. Jordan is a Partner at Deeb Elder Law, P.A., a St. Petersburg, Florida law firm providing specialized representation in elder law, estate planning, and guardianship. Ms. Jordan focuses her practice on the legal needs of the elderly and individuals with disabilities, with particular emphasis on Medicaid asset protection, contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings, injunctions against the exploitation of vulnerable adults, and probate and trust administration.

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC Public Relations Committee Meeting (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

GAPC PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Public Relations Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Bylaws Committee Meeting (Thu, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

GAPC BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Bylaws Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Conference Committee Meeting (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

GAPC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Conference Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Board Retreat (Fri, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT

The 2026 GAPC Board Retreat will take place Friday, October 30 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

LOCATION: 111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL (9th Floor Conference Room)

GAPC Membership Committee Meeting (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

GAPC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

The Membership Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

Virtual Guardian Peer Breakfast - Guardian Members ONLY (Wed, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

VIRTUAL Monthly Guardian Peer Breakfast

GUARDIAN MEMBERS ONLY

Wednesday ~ November 4, 2026

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for an informal morning of networking and support - this event is for MEMBER GUARDIANS ONLY.

These informal gatherings offer a chance to talk through situations with other guardians and share resources for different types of clients (veterans, low-income, and high net-worth).

GUARDIAN MEMBERS ONLY

LOCATION: Virtual | Zoom

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC In-Person Networking Event - November (Fri, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS ONLY NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Start your morning with fellow GAPC members at our in-person Networking Breakfast, an informal opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with other professionals in the community. This members-only gathering is intentionally limited to 40 attendees so the conversation stays personal, active, and worthwhile for everyone in the room.

All members are welcome to attend!

Please note this event will not feature speakers. The morning is all about making space for meaningful peer-to-peer networking. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided—RSVP today to let us know you’ll be there!

Location:

Westminster Suncoast | Quak Center 1095 Pinellas Point Dr S, St Petersburg, FL 33705

All GAPC members are invited to this event as a benefit of membership.

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC Education Committee Meeting (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

The Education Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Board Meeting (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

GAPC BOARD MEETING

The GAPC Board meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

GAPC November - Understanding the VA Pension Program (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

GAPC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Presented by Elizabeth P. Allen, JD, LLM - Elder Law Attorney & Shareholder, Gibbons | Neuman

This presentation pertains to the VA’s program for certain ”war time” Veterans and their surviving spouses who are in need of long term care services and a source for payment for those services. The program does not require a service connected injury or illness. The applicant must meet medical and asset/income criteria. The presentation will focus on the basics of the program: the definition of a “wartime veteran” and the medical and financial criteria for eligibility.

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WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2026

Virtual - Zoom | Noon to 1:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Members - FREE (Included as a benefit of membership)
Guests are invited to attend one meeting before submitting an application for membership. Email GAPC HERE for more information.
- Guardian guests - FREE
- Non-guardian guests - $25.00

All education programs will apply for one (1) hour CE for Professional Guardians

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SPEAKER BIO

Elizabeth P. Allen, JD, LLM, provides individuals and their families with estate planning, asset protection, long term care/Medicaid planning, probate & trust administration, special needs trust planning, and VA benefits planning.

Liz is a shareholder in the Tampa law firm of Gibbons | Neuman, Attorneys at Law, where she has been practicing since 1989. She graduated from the University of South Florida in 1986 and then attended Stetson University College of Law receiving her Juris Doctor degree. Ms. Allen later returned to Stetson and received her Masters of Law in Elder Law. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Stetson Law School. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. She is also a member of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is on that Section’s Medicaid Committee. Liz is former member at large on the Board of Better Living for Seniors-Hillsborough. She is a former officer of the Thomas E. Penick Inn of Court, past–chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and was co-editor of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney’s weekly national eBulletin newsletter. She has published national articles on Elder Law issues, been a guest on radio and tv shows and is a frequent speaker on the topic.

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC Public Relations Committee Meeting (Thu, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

GAPC PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Public Relations Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Conference Committee Meeting (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Conference Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Bylaws Committee Meeting (Thu, November 26, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Bylaws Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Membership Committee Meeting (Mon, December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

GAPC MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

The Membership Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Education Committee Meeting (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

The Education Committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Holiday Party (In-Person) (Wed, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

GAPC Holiday Party

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NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING

Guardianship Association of Pinellas County meetings and events may be photographed, audio recorded, and/or video recorded.

Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

GAPC Public Relations Committee Meeting (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

GAPC PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Public Relations Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Conference Committee Meeting (Tue, December 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Conference Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org

GAPC Bylaws Committee Meeting (Thu, December 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

GAPC BYLAWS COMMITTEE MEETING

The Bylaws Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

All members are encouraged to join a Committee, if you are interested in participating, please email information@guardianassociation.org