Massachusetts Guardianship Association and the Social Law Library
Present
Navigating Changes to the Powers of a Guardian or Conservator and Alternatives to Guardianship
Two Half-Day Programs
CPCS approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the Mental Health Litigation and Mental Health Appeals panels for each day. To receive credits attendees must be logged on during the program for a minimum of 80% of the program time. Certificates will be emailed to all attendees who were logged onto the program for at least 80% of the program. Each program is separate regarding CLE certificates.
DATES & TIMES:
DAY 1 WEBINAR
Expansion, Modification, and Limitation of Powers or Guardianships & Conservatorships Authority
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9 a.m. to noon
DAY 2 WEBINAR
Restoration of Rights, Limited Guardianships and Alternatives to Guardianship
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to noon
PROGRAM FEE: $155 to attend both sessions. $95 to attend one day.
MGA members will receive a coupon code to get a $25 discount off either of these prices. For information on joining MGA visit: http://www.massguardianshipassociation.org/membership/
Day 1 Webinar - Expansion, Modification, and Limitation of Powers or Guardianships & Conservatorships Authority:
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9 a.m. to noon
Keynote Speaker
Chief Justice John Casey, Probate and Family Court
FACULTY:
- Hon. George Phelan, Probate and Family Court
- Sara Spooner, MSW LICSW CCM, Professional Conservator/Guardian, Spooner Guardianship Services
- Melissa Howitt, Esq., GAL, Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C.
- Jennifer Leahy, Esq., CPCS
- Marlee Cowan, Esq., Rubin & Rudman LLP
- Noelle Maffeo, Esq., Day Pitney LLP
Day 2 Webinar - Restoration of Rights, Limited Guardianships and Alternatives to Guardianship:
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to noon
Keynote Speaker
Evelyn Patsos, Esq., Deputy Legal Counsel/EJIG Project Director, Probate and Family Court
- Hon. Nicholas Parsenios, Probate and Family Court
- Annette Hines, Esq., Founder & CEO @ Special Needs Companies
- Lisa Killips, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Lisa Killips CNP Consultation Services
- Lisa Judkins, Spooner Guardianship Services
- Anna Krieger, Esq., Executive Director of Massachusetts Advocates for Children
- Jonathan Gardner, Board Member, Massachusetts Advocates for Children
- Rebecca Young, Esq., Attorney at Law
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.