Product Description

Individual autonomy and the least restrictive arrangement should be at the heart of guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. Attend this new webcast program to hear a discussion about options for restoring rights of individuals under guardianship and conservatorship. The panelists explore the circumstances in which termination of a guardianship or conservatorship should be considered. They also incorporate ideas for appropriate limitations on guardianship and considerations for supported decisionmaking, as well as thoughts on appropriate limitations for conservatorships and use of non-judicial tools to accomplish similar goals. The panelists offer insight about how to best approach these situations with families, and individuals under guardianship and conservatorship as well as with the court.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP , Boston
  Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq., Hachey Urbanoski LLC , Boston
  
• 9:35 - 9:50 am

  Use of Temporary Orders with Extensions

  Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP , Boston
  Debra P. Dow, Esq., , Newburyport
  Barbara D. Jackins, Esq., Legal Planning for Special Needs , Lexington
  
• 9:50 - 10:05 am

  Special Guardian or Conservator

  Seth J. Urbanoski, Esq., Hachey Urbanoski LLC , Boston
  Debra P. Dow, Esq., , Newburyport
  
• 10:05 - 10:20 am

  Single Transactions

  Marlee S.F. Cowan, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP , Boston
  Michelle M. Mulvena, Esq., Mulvena Winston, PC , Stoneham
  
• 10:20 - 10:50 am

  Termination of Guardianship/Conservatorship and Restoration of Rights

  • Guardianship vs. Conservatorship (Obligation to Terminate)
  • Petition to Amend/Limit the Guardianship Order
  • Medical Certificate for Termination

  Panel
  
• 10:50 - 11:20 am

  What is Replacing the Guardianship or Conservatorship?

  • Health Care Proxy
  • Power of Attorney
  • Supported Decision Making / Contract
  • ABLE Accounts
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Medical Release
  • HIPAA Release
  • MassHealth Permission to Share form
  • Representative Payee for SSI and SSDI

  Michelle M. Mulvena, Esq., Mulvena Winston, PC , Stoneham
  Barbara D. Jackins, Esq., Legal Planning for Special Needs , Lexington
  
• 11:20 - 11:30 am

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Guardianship and Conservatorship Practice in Massachusetts

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. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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Fees

• $157.50 - MCLE Sponsor Member
• $87.50 - New Lawyer
• $87.50 - Pending Admittee
• $87.50 - Law Student
• $87.50 - Paralegal
• $175.00 - All Others

Available FREE with an MCLE OnlinePass^® subscription.