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Adult Guardian Ad Litem Training 2022

Product ID: CA3291R
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

A+ advocacy

Court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) play a vital role in protecting the best interests of adults in need of assistance. Adult Guardian ad Litem Training 2022 will start off by laying a solid foundation that includes an overview of the guardianship and protective placement process from start to finish. Additionally, you’ll review key cases and statutes and find out how to properly handle cases where mental health is an issue.

Declarations of independence

In 2021, a California court ended the 13-year conservatorship of pop-singer Britney Spears – much to the delight of her fans and supporters around the world. While not every guardianship or conservatorship case makes international headlines, there are others with compelling stories of emancipation from guardianship. You’ll have the unique opportunity to hear directly from people like Cindy Bentley, who successfully terminated her own guardianship and found not only independence, but also success.

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Pricing

Member $269.00

Non-Member $349.00

Credits

7 CLE, 1 EPR, 7 GALAD

Date and Time

Friday, May 20, 20228:30 AM - 3:50 PM CT

Add to Calendar 5/20/2022 8:30:00 AM 5/20/2022 3:50:00 PM America/Chicago Adult Guardian Ad Litem Training 2022

A+ advocacy

Court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) play a vital role in protecting the best interests of adults in need of assistance. Adult Guardian ad Litem Training 2022 will start off by laying a solid foundation that includes an overview of the guardianship and protective placement process from start to finish. Additionally, you’ll review key cases and statutes and find out how to properly handle cases where mental health is an issue.

Declarations of independence

In 2021, a California court ended the 13-year conservatorship of pop-singer Britney Spears – much to the delight of her fans and supporters around the world. While not every guardianship or conservatorship case makes international headlines, there are others with compelling stories of emancipation from guardianship. You’ll have the unique opportunity to hear directly from people like Cindy Bentley, who successfully terminated her own guardianship and found not only independence, but also success.

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A+ advocacy

Court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) play a vital role in protecting the best interests of adults in need of assistance. Adult Guardian ad Litem Training 2022 will start off by laying a solid foundation that includes an overview of the guardianship and protective placement process from start to finish. Additionally, you’ll review key cases and statutes and find out how to properly handle cases where mental health is an issue.

Declarations of independence

In 2021, a California court ended the 13-year conservatorship of pop-singer Britney Spears – much to the delight of her fans and supporters around the world. While not every guardianship or conservatorship case makes international headlines, there are others with compelling stories of emancipation from guardianship. You’ll have the unique opportunity to hear directly from people like Cindy Bentley, who successfully terminated her own guardianship and found not only independence, but also success.

Read More ↓

Program Chairs and Presenters

Jessica A. Liebau
Wessels & Liebau LLC
Mequon

Avery J. Mayne
Walny Legal Group LLC
Milwaukee

Presenters

Cindy Bentley
People First Wisconsin
Glendale

Amy M. Burger
Law Office of Attorney Amy Burger
Hubertus

Robert T. Pledl
Davis & Pledl, S.C.
Milwaukee

Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer
Ruthmansdorfer Law Group, S.C.
South Milwaukee

Polly Shoemaker
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Madison

 

8:30 a.m. : Guardianship Basics

  • Handling an initial guardianship/protective placement case from appointment through payment
  • Navigating a temporary guardianship
  • Conducting an annual (“Watts”) review

Avery J. Mayne

10:00 a.m. : Break

10:15 a.m. : Revisiting Key Statutes and Seminal Cases Regarding Guardianships and Protective Placements

  • Key guardianship cases that every GAL should know
  • Holdings regarding Watts reviews, Agnes T, Medicaid planning, end of life decisions.
  • Recent cases and statutory update

Jessica A. Liebau

11:05 a.m. : Treatable Mental Illness vs. Permanent Incapacity: Exploring Chapters 51, 54, and 55

  • Explore parameters of Chapter 51 and “treatable conditions”
  • Compare 51’s temporary orders with permanent orders under chapter 55
  • Consider tips for navigating cases where both treatable conditions and permanent incapacity may be at play

Robert T. Pledl

12:05 p.m. : Lunch (on own)

1:05 p.m. : “I Fought for ‘Less Restrictive Means’ ” – Stories of Independence

  • Hear the first-hand account of an individual who spent years institutionalized before gaining greater autonomy over her own life and becoming a leader and advocate in her community

Jessica A. Liebau, Cindy Bentley

1:55 p.m. : Post-Guardianship: A Look at Supported Decision Making

Amy M. Burger, Polly Shoemaker

2:45 p.m. : Break

3:00 p.m. : Ethics for the GAL – What it Means to be the Eyes and Ears of the Court

  • Eligibility for appointment
  • Required communications and to whom
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Taking a position

Elizabeth Ruthmansdorfer

3:50 p.m. : Program Concludes

Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.

  • Handle a guardianship or protective placement from appointment through payment
  • Revisit key statutes and seminal cases involving guardianship and protective placement
  • Be able to distinguish treatable mental illness cases from guardianships
  • Hear stories from people who terminated their guardianships and gained independence
  • Earn the credits necessary to accept GAL appointments for adults
  • Guardians ad litem for adults
  • Elder law attorneys
  • Attorneys representing adults with special needs

Book Sale – Save 20%

Guardian ad Litem Handbook

Save 20% on Guardian ad Litem Handbook .* Plus, all seminar attendees receive a free two-week trial of the Books UnBound® version. Wisconsin’s most comprehensive guide to being a GAL. Find essential information for handling the legal issues as a GAL and gain insight into understanding the human side of a case.

Use discount code CA3291 when you order online or by calling (800) 728-7788.

*Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library.

In an effort to keep members and staff as safe as possible, we ask that you be vaccinated or have a current negative COVID test taken no more than 48 hours prior to attending any in-person, official State Bar meeting or event, regardless of its location. Until further notice, masking in group meetings is required by staff and asked of members, regardless of vaccination status. In addition, all event attendees will be required to sign into any in-person events that they attend.

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