The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is hosting a free webcast entitled Strengthening Rights and Ensuring Accountability in Guardianship Systems and Practices: Part Two on October 20, 2022 from 3:00 PM-4:15 PM Eastern.

Improvements to state court adult guardianship systems can include the promotion of less restrictive options, strengthening rights, and ensuring accountability. Making significant changes in practice and systems requires the commitment of many interested parties, including courts and the legal, aging, and disability communities.

Join Part 2 of this training series to learn about the role of attorneys and strategies for legal advocacy for proposed protected persons and protected persons. Watch Part 1 here.

Presenters will discuss:

• Benefits of legal counsel in guardianship proceedings;
• Role of the attorney and how to be a zealous advocate for a protected or proposed protected person;
• Person-centered representation; and
• Legal strategies for advocating for less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and termination of guardianship.

Speakers:

• Hilary Dalin, Office of Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services, Administration on Aging Administration for Community Living
• Jessica Brock, Indiana Legal Services
• Dennis Frick, Indiana Legal Services

This webcast will be recorded and available on the NCLER website shortly after the presentation. The recording and training materials will also be emailed to all registrants within a few days after the training.