Guardianship Practice - The Essentials
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1:00 to 4:30 pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this guardianship seminar free of charge.
At this seminar, the speakers will explore and discuss the practicalities and procedures required for guardianship practice. Included will be the many considerations required before filing a petition for guardianship, the "nuts & bolts" of where, when and how to file, and the role of the guardian ad litem. Focus will be given to alternatives to guardianship and less restrictive measures including supported decision making, as well as the various ethical concerns that arise in a guardianship practice and a view from the bench. Today’s prevalent issues surrounding the guardianship process for unaccompanied minors seeking asylum will also be reviewed and discussed.
Moderator
Christine J. Engustian, Esq.
Probate Judge, Richmond
Deputy Probate Judge, East Providence
Speakers
Brian Adae, Esq.
Disability Rights Rhode Island
Henry V. Boezi, Esq.
Law Office of Henry V. Boezi III, P.C.
Michael J. Farley, Esq.
Rappoport, DeGiovanni & Caslowitz, Inc.
Zachary K. Lyons, Esq.
Law Office of Zachary Lyons
Kerry Reilley Travers, Esq.
Chief Disciplinary Counsel
If you are not a member of the Elderly Pro Bono or Volunteer Lawyer Program, please contact us to JOIN today and receive further information on the registration process. Please note you must be a member of the pro bono programs and agree to accept a pro bono guardianship case to register and attend FREE of charge. Staff members Elisa King, eking@ribar.com or John Ellis, jellis@ribar.com will be happy to provide further details. You may also reach them at 401-521-5040 or 401-421-7758.
This seminar will be available as a live webinar through Zoom or in-person at the Rhode Island Bar Association classroom. Please indicate your preference when registering.
Subject to Supreme Court Rule IV 3, this seminar has been approved by the MCLE Commission for a total of 3.5 credits (including .5 ethics credits).