The 2024 Basics of Elder and Special Needs Law program offers a foundational knowledge base for building an elder and special needs law practice.
This year's program provides practical guidance on the basics of guardianship — an essential part of most elder and special needs law practices.
Session highlights include:
- Understanding the ethical concerns regarding representation in guardianship matters
- Evaluating less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and the concept of supportive decision-making
- Preparing for the preparation and filing of guardianship court documents
- Preparing for and attending hearings on guardianship matters
- Using applicable case studies to help see the "bigger picture" of how the various guardianship topics fit together
INCLUDED SESSIONS
- Ethics in Guardianship Representation
- Less Restrictive Alternatives and Supported Decision-Making
- Preparing and Filing Guardianship Actions
- Preparing for and Conducting Guardianship Hearings
- Guardianship Administration
- Putting It All Together: Case Studies of Guardianship Matters
DETAILS
In-Person Live or Live Webcast
Friday, October 25, 2024
Event start time varies based on delivery method. Click on the event at the bottom of the page for exact start times.
AGENDA
View the full In-Person Live program agenda.
View the full Live Webcast program agenda.
IN-PERSON LIVE LOCATION
North Carolina Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary
Click on the In-Person Live event at the bottom of the page for hotel information.
SPEAKERS
- Charlotte-Anne T. Alexander, Colombo Kitchin Dunn Ball & Porter LLP, Greenville
- Marjorie J. Brown, Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions of the Piedmont, Concord
- Nicki A. Engel, Johnston Allison & Hord PA, Charlotte
- Eric M. Fink, Elon University School of Law, Greensboro
- Victor C. Garlock, Garlock & McKinney PC, Black Mountain
- Jennifer M. Roden, Craige & Fox PLLC, Wilmington
PLANNED BY
NCBA Elder & Special Needs Law Section
- Marjorie J. Brown, Elder Law & Estate Planning Solutions of the Piedmont, Concord (Planner)
- Brian T. Lawler, The Forest Law Group, Asheville (Planner)
- B. Bailey Liipfert, Allman Spry Leggett Crumpler & Horn PA, Winston-Salem (Planner)
- Jennifer M. Roden, Craige & Fox PLLC, Wilmington (Planner)
APPROVED CREDIT
North Carolina: 6.00 MCLE Hours
PROGRAM PRICING
See pricing below. Discounts may be available for NCBA members who are students, law professors, judges or legal services/public interest attorneys. Call CLE at 919.677.0561 for details.