Understanding the precise details of guardianship and conservatorship law is extremely important to estate planners, elder law lawyers, and other professionals in this area. Knowing the basics, however, can be a challenge in this evolving field for both new and experienced guardianship and conservatorship practitioners. Additionally, the subtleties of dealing with individuals who may lack capacity remain as complex as ever. The major changes to applicable laws as well as newer reforms and additions keep occurring and lawyers need to know the rules and how they impact their practice.
At this program, expert practitioners and other professionals provide an in-depth overview of guardianship and conservatorship law. They explain the basics, so you understand the laws and their practical implications. You leave with a command of guardianship and conservatorship law so you can confidently advise your clients from the beginning to the end of the process.
Agenda
• Clinical and Legal Standards for Determination of Capacity
• Appointment of Temporary and Permanent Guardians and Conservators
• Expanding the Powers of a Conservator and Guardian
• Contested Guardianships, Including Appointment and Removal, Residential
Placement, Visitation Issues, and Substituted Judgement Health Care Decisions
• Contested Conservatorships, Including Appointment and Removal, Accounts, and
Termination of Conservatorship
• Post-Appointment Issues and Duties, Including Termination of Health Care
Proxies, Placement in a Nursing Facility, Rogers Petitions, and Contested
Matters
• Use of Rule 35 Examinations
• Medical Treatment Decisions
• Jurisdiction: Review of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective
Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA)
• E-filing in the Probate and Family Court
• Probate Practice Since the Pandemic
• “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session
Faculty
Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin, Chair
Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, PhD, Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
James M. O’Sullivan, Esq., O’Sullivan & Connolly, PC, Norwell
Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq., Hachey Urbanoski LLC, Boston
CLE Credits, earn up to:
6 substantive credits, 0.5 ethics credits
This program is hosted by MCLE. Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there. [email protected] . This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.