The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges in ensuring that their wishes be honored both during their lifetime and after death. A holistic and person-centered approach to elder law and estate planning demands that practitioners have knowledge of these issues and means with which to avoid them in order to advise the LGBTQ+ client to accomplish their goals and to honor their legacy. Join legal experts and practitioners for an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. From estate planning nuances to navigating healthcare directives, this session offers invaluable insights and practical strategies for providing sensitive and inclusive counsel.

One hour of general CLE credit is available for a $50 processing fee.

Presenter Bios

RYAN ROLSTON is an estate and elder law planning attorney committed to serving the LGBTQ community. Rolston is a graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law who has been practicing for 14 years. She relocated from Texas to Nashville in 2017 where she founded Memento Law, PLLC.  Rolston focuses on estate planning, motivated by her passion for keeping families out of court and conflict while honoring their legacies. Her mission is to make estate planning accessible to everyone.

EMILY MATHENEY is an estate and elder law planning attorney dedicated to uplifting the legacies of her clients. A graduate of Nashville School of Law with a strong foundation in title insurance, she brings a unique perspective to estate and elder law planning for Memento Law's clients. Motivated by her experiences in real estate transactions, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by families who lost a loved one without proper planning, Matheny is committed to helping individuals and families navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and clarity.

TIM TAKACS is of counsel to Memento Law, limiting his practice exclusively to elder law. A Certified Elder Law Attorney, Takacs was one of the first elder law attorneys in the nation to assemble an inter-disciplinary team of experts to provide integrated client care. His innovations have transformed the practice of elder law in the United States and have set a new standard of excellence in the field. He is the author of Elder Law Practice in Tennessee (Lexis/Nexis, 1998; supplemented annually) and A Guide to Elder Law Practice (Lexis, 2007).