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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.
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 Fee Waiver Requirements
- Guardianship Notice Requirements
- Guardianship Investigations
- Contested Matters and Trials
- Cases Involving Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and Undocumented Children
- Post Guardianship Issues – Moving Out of State, Terminating Guardianship, Resignation, and Modifying Visitation
Who Should Attend
This program is appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys who wish to represent a child or adult petitioner in establishing a guardianship of the person.