Your go-to GAL guidance for probate matters
In probate matters, guardians ad litem (GALs) have a critical role, advocating for the best interests of individuals in both virtual and in-person situations. Whether you’re taking your first appointment or building on years of experience, you’ll find invaluable tools for refining your advocacy, understanding who shall be named as an individual’s GAL, and when the GAL must be an attorney. This program will help practitioners making informed recommendations regarding an individual’s estate.
Your go-to GAL guidance for probate matters
In probate matters, guardians ad litem (GALs) have a critical role, advocating for the best interests of individuals in both virtual and in-person situations. Whether you’re taking your first appointment or building on years of experience, you’ll find invaluable tools for refining your advocacy, understanding who shall be named as an individual’s GAL, and when the GAL must be an attorney. This program will help practitioners making informed recommendations regarding an individual’s estate.
You’ll cover:
- Applying Wis. Stat. § 879.23 to determine when a GAL must be appointed in probate proceedings
- Understanding the GAL’s role, duties, and ethical responsibilities, with a specific focus on the use of virtual representation in probate matters
- Representing individuals whose identities or locations cannot currently be determined and locating those individuals
GALs must protect vulnerable individuals, preserve their rights, and help the court make informed decisions that can impact their futures. GALs in Probate Matters gives you the know-how and confidence to rise to the challenge of your next GAL appointment.
