Massachusetts Guardianship Association and the Social Law Library
Present
Massachusetts Guardianship Association 2025 Annual Conference
Two Half-Day Programs
CPCS credit is pending.
DATES & TIMES:
DAY 1 WEBINAR
Succession Planning - as it relates to Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning and Financial Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon
DAY 2 WEBINAR
Mental Health and Guardianship – a discussion on mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and more as it relates to guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, extraordinary treatment, holistic approaches, legal standards, and what to do in a crisis
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 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 - Succession Planning - as it relates to Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning and Financial Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon
Keynote Speaker
Chief Justice Brian J. Dunn, Probate and Family Court
FACULTY:
- Hon. Richard A. Simons, Probate and Family Court
- Meredith H. Greene, Day Pitney, LLP
- Alexandria Nadworny, CFP, CTFA, Vice President, Wealth Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group
- Michelle Mulvena, Esq., Mulvena Winston, PC
- Joblin Younger, Esq., The Law Office of Joblin C. Younger, PC
Day 2 Webinar - Mental Health and Guardianship – a discussion on mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and more as it relates to guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, extraordinary treatment, holistic approaches, legal standards, and what to do in a crisis
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon
Faculty:
- Hon. George Phelan, Probate and Family Court
- Lisa Cukier, Esq. Rubin and Rudman LLP
- Zachary Faas, Psy.D., M.A. - Vice President of Clinical Operations of Intent Clinical
- Gene Hollenbach, LMHC - Eliot Community Human Services
- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C.
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