2021 Guardianship Bundle for Attorneys Ad Litem

Session 1: Role of the Guardian - Examine the duties and responsibilities of a guardian under Texas law and guardianship administration, from initiation to closing, including the code requirements of selling and leasing property, ethical issues, and more.

Session 2: Role of the Ad Litem - A review of the responsibilities of the attorney ad litem and guardian ad litem in guardianship proceedings with an emphasis on practical application of the statutes, conduct in uncontested and contested proceedings, and pointers on applications for fees. The materials include numerous checklists, comprehensive references, and forms.

Session 3: Did I Do That? Understanding Supports and Services and Alternatives to Guardianship - Exploring the range of supports and services and alternatives to guardianship and a decision tree to determine the necessity of a guardianship in the continuum of care.

Session 4: Temporary Guardianships and Other Emergency Relief in a Guardianship Proceeding - Practice tips and forms for the creation of a temporary guardianship and other emergency relief.

Session 5: Ask the Experts - Hear a panel of seasoned experts respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions, including practice, professional and ethical issues in estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law.

PLEASE NOTE: To claim Texas Guardianship Ad Litem credit for the presentations that include guardianship hours, download the guardianship accreditation documentation (found here) as you claim your general MCLE credit at the end of this course and submit the affidavit to the State Bar of Texas.

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides