3-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Learn the basics of guardianship law and procedure so that you can competently represent a child or adult petitioner in establishing a guardianship of the person.  This program will teach you how to represent parties in both uncontested and contested guardianship proceedings.  There will also be a discussion regarding referrals to Juvenile Dependency Court under Probate Code 1513(c), including recent case law and proposed legislative changes.

What you will learn

  • Guardianship of the Person Law and Procedure
  • Alternatives to Guardianship
  • Public Benefits for Guardians
  • The Relationship Between Probate Court, Family Court, and Dependency
  • Judicial Counsel Forms Used for Guardianship of the Person
  • Guardianship Notice Requirements
  • Guardianship Investigations
  • Contested Matters & Trials
  • Referrals under Probate Code 1513(c)
  • Special Cases - Joint Guardianship & Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
  • Post Guardianship Issues - Moving Out of State, Terminating Guardianship, Resignation, and Modifying Visitation

Who should attend

This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys who wish to represent a child or adult petitioner in establishing a guardianship of the person.

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