Date & Time: Monday, September 16, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Fee: $65
This program is online only and will be recorded. Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording.
Faculty
Hon. Lee Peterson, Probate and Family Court
Lisa Cukier, Esq., Partner - Rubin and Rudman LLP
Steve DiCairano, Esq., Partner - Rubin and Rudman LLP
Peter Hahn, Esq., OneLaw LLC
Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq., Khadem Law Office
Our Probate Guardianship statutory scheme is implicated when a child of divorce -- who has special needs and disabilities and who cannot make or communicate decisions -- turns 18. Reaching this age introduces unique complexities and considerations, particularly where guardianships and conservatorships may likely last in perpetuity for a young adult with special needs. Developed for divorce lawyers, guardianship lawyers, special education lawyers, trusts & estates lawyers, as well as paralegals, parents, caregivers, and guardians/conservators, this program will provide comprehensive information and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Guardianships, especially involving young adults
- Special Needs in the Context of Divorce, AND POST DIVORCE, factors in determining continuation of child support post age 21- (Equity complaints)
- Common challenges faced by families
-Mediation versus Litigation
-Tailored Decrees
Legal Considerations and Rights
Guardianship and Conservatorship
3rd party neutral guardians to supplement or supplant parents as co-guardians of a young adult with special needs
Custody, visitation arrangements, and international travel
Interplay among and respective roles in both divorce and guardianship proceedings: Guardian Ad Litem, ARC counsel, and/or Rogers counsel
Support and financial planning (e.g., alimony vs. child support vs. supplemental needs trust funding in support of a child with special needs)
Educational and residential decisions pre-age 22 and post-age 22
Healthcare decisions for young adults with special needs (e.g., family planning; elective procedures; medication)
Interplay between decision making of health care proxies and guardians in connection with young adults with special needs
Special Education lawyers and advocates
IEP Programming, School Placement, and Educational Decision making for Young Adults (ages 18 through 21)
Trust planning
Other financial planning (e.g., social security benefits, healthcare insurance needs)
Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general CLE information contact Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com . Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. People registered for the program will receive the video recording and materials. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when the live webinar is attended.