The host is pleased to offer this program to an in-person audience in the Boston conference center in addition to the live and recorded webcasts. Masks are encouraged.
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.
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.
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:45 amWelcome and Introduction
Melissa A. Howitt, Esq.,
Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Clinical and Legal Standards for Determination of Capacity
Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D,
Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Appointment of Temporary and Permanent Guardians and Conservators
James M. O'Sullivan, Esq.,
O'Sullivan & Connolly, PC, Norwell
11:15 am - 11:25 am
Break
11:25 am - 12:00 pm
Contested Conservatorships
Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq.,
Rubin and Rudman LLP, Boston
12:00 pm - 12:25 pm
Expanding the Powers of a Conservator
Melissa A. Howitt, Esq.,
Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
12:25 pm - 12:55 pm
Contested Guardianships
Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq.,
Hachey Urbanoski LLC, Boston
12:55 pm - 1:55 pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:55 pm - 2:25 pm
Medical Treatment Decisions
Dr. Elizabeth H. Nasser, Ph.D,
Centers for Aging and Memory, Northborough
2:25 pm - 3:00 pm
Post-Appointment Issues and Duties
Panel
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
Break
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
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
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Probate Practice Post-Pandemic
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairMelissa A. Howitt, Esq.,
Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC, Franklin
Faculty
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
