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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]