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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Thank you for your cooperation and participation.