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.
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.
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:45 am- Welcome and Introduction
- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
- Clinical and Legal Standards for Determination of Capacity
- Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D, Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
- Appointment of Temporary and Permanent Guardians and Conservators
- James M. O'Sullivan, Esq., O'Sullivan & Connolly, PC, Norwell
- Break
- Contested Conservatorships
- Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
- Expanding the Powers of a Conservator
- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
- Contested Guardianships
- Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq., Hachey Urbanoski LLC, Boston
- Lunch (on your own)
- Medical Treatment Decisions
- Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D, Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
- Post-Appointment Issues and Duties
- Panel
- Break
- Uniform Adult Guardianship Jurisdiction Act
- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
- James M. O'Sullivan, Esq., O'Sullivan & Connolly, PC, Norwell
- Probate Practice Post-Pandemic
- Panel
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Chair- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
- Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
- Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D, Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
- James M. O'Sullivan, Esq., O'Sullivan & Connolly, PC, Norwell
- Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq., Hachey Urbanoski LLC, Boston
