12:30 p.m. – 12.35 p.m. Welcome and Introduction 12:35 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Contested Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings This program will serve as primer for attorneys who represent clients in contested Article 81 guardianship proceedings. The program will address substantive and procedural issues that regularly arise in contested guardianship proceedings, including whether to seek guardianship for … Continued

Join us for the two-day program dedicated entirely to contested Article 81 guardianship matters. Suitable for both the new and experienced attorney, this program will answer the many questions practitioners have about how to approach a guardianship proceeding where a contest arises. This practical program will provide substantive tips and guidance on a variety of … Continued

This full-day video replay is dedicated entirely to contested Article 81 guardianship matters. Suitable for both the new and experienced attorney, this program will answer the many questions practitioners have about how to approach a guardianship proceeding where a contest arises. This practical program will provide substantive tips and guidance on a variety of issues, … Continued

Please join us for this free webinar, offering participants in the 9th Judicial District training which is required for attorneys to be eligible for enrollment in the Part 36 Eligibility List. Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, persons appointed as a court evaluator or guardian, in almost all cases, must receive training approved by the Office of Court…

Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, persons appointed as a court evaluator or guardian, in almost all cases, must receive training approved by the Office of Court Administration. This program has been approved by the Office of Court Administration for such purposes. The highly qualified and experienced practitioners in the health, elder and … Continued

Join us live in Cooperstown at the Otesaga Resort Hotel.   MCLE Topics include: Advising Parents of Young Adults with ID/DD Attorneys as Fiduciaries Ethical Issues Special Needs Update   Humanized Lawyering  The role of a Court Appointed Guardian or Health Care Agent in the inpatient psychiatric setting and the Interplay of Article 81 and … Continued

BRITNEY SPEARS AND NETFLIX’S I CARE A LOT: PUBLIC PERCEPTION VS. REALITY AND THE IMPACT ON GUARDIANSHIP PRACTICE This program will focus on the civil liberties and due process protections under New York’s Adult Guardianship statute, Article 81 of the Mental Health and Hygiene Law, in light of the negative media portrayal of guardianships/conservatorships in … Continued

Attorneys who work with vulnerable populations such as the I/DD or elderly community may only believe or know about (plenary) guardianships, which often seem like the only solution. However, there are several options attorneys may not know about, which may be more appropriate and would enable those individuals to maintain their autonomy and dignity, and all or most of their…

Join us live in Tarrytown at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel & Conference Center (formerly the Hilton Doubletree Tarrytown). MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN PUBLIC SPACES AND MEETING ROOMS AT THE HOTEL. MCLE Topics include: Overview of the Legislative Process Best Practices in Special Needs Planning Mental Health, Legal Issues and Legal Standards: The Intersection of Article 81 … Continued

Agenda 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Basics of Guardianship | Practical Skills This program will cover the practical skills attorneys need to know about the basics of guardianship. Speakers: Leona Beane, Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Trusts, Estates, Guardianship Attorney New York, NY Lissett Costa Ferreira, Esq. Meenan & Associates LLC New York, NY This program is part … Continued