Description: The TGA Guardianship Law and Ethics Review is a four-hour live webinar that is an intensive survey of legal and ethical issues in guardianship proceedings in Texas. The Guardianship Law and Ethics review is beneficial to anyone who wants to learn more about guardianship in Texas. This session is scheduled in advance of the […]
Description: This presentation will cover the intersection of social connection (i.e. social isolation and loneliness) and elder mistreatment. Presenter will also discuss options for intervention and prevention. Speaker: Jason Burnett, PhD Price: TGA Members - $25 Non Members - $45 CEU's: 1.00 CLE's: 1.00 Register today
Description: The title of this chapter of the Texas Guardianship Manual - "Foreign Guardianships" - is instructive as to the relationship between Texas courts and other state and territorial guardianship courts. Texas has not adopted the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act as have 46 states in the Union and several territories. In […]
Learn how the 1301 Management Trust enables the management of assets belonging to minor children, incapacitated adults, and persons with disabilities. The 1301 Management Trust offers an alternative to opening a guardianship estate and permits such person’s property to be managed without application to the court for approval of discretionary distributions, payment of expenses, and […]
Live Webinar - Investing and Accounting Description: In this presentation, attendees will learn the basics of investing. We will cover various investment vehicles, fundamentals of investing and identify the levels of risk. We will also be discussing how to create the court-ordered annual accountings for the Guardians of the Estate that will need approval from […]
Description: Learn how the Texas Estate Codes provides for the appointment of attorneys and guardians ad litem. The court must appoint an attorney or guardian ad litem in certain situations and has the discretion and authority to appoint one or both in others. Practitioners serving as ad litem or seeking to be appointed by the court […]
Description: During this session the presenter will discuss the 2024 changes and updates to public benefits including: Medicaid update with new numbers and guidelines, VA update with current planning strategies, changes in the law, how Medicaid applications are handled and practical tips. When: Thursday, May 30 @ 1pm to 2pm Speaker: Travis Weaver Fee: Members $25 | Non-Members […]
Description: Every guardianship begins as a contested guardianship. At a minimum, the court must appoint an attorney ad litem to advocate for the proposed ward. In some cases, the attorney ad litem needs only to ensure the applicant meets the burden of proof. Other guardianships, however, may involve issues of adverse interest, disqualification, and incapacity. […]
Description: During this presentation the presenters will discuss the balancing the dignity of risk with the duty of care. JBCC standards, code of ethics, taking risks, and decision making standards will be discussed. Speaker(s): Jennifer Seay, Cindi Brown When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Time: 1pm to 2pm Fee: Members $25 | Non-Members $45 Credit: CEU: […]
Description: Texas statutes require guardianships to be created considering the actual mental or physical limitations of the particular prospective ward. Judge King will discuss the concept of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship and will explain over four dozen potential alternatives to guardianship and how these can be applied when appropriate to limit or obviate the […]
Description: Guardians and Attorneys practicing in mental health should be aware of the most common forms of mental illness that present in patients facing involuntary commitment. An explanation of such common forms will be discussed during this presentation. A question facing the families of those experiencing a mental-health crisis is how to get help for […]
Description: This presentation will consist of a discussion on guardianships with limited authority, the public policy behind a guardianship with limited authority, what rights are retained, and when a guardianship with limited authority would be appropriate. Speaker(s): Victoria Seybold When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Time: 1pm to 2pm Fee: Members $25 | Non-Members $45 Credit: CEU: […]
