Gain valuable insights and earn MCLE and CE credits, while networking with colleagues. The 2024 TGA Conference features outstanding presentations that will appeal to family and professional guardians, public and private guardians, attorneys and participants at every level of experience. Dates: September 17-20, 2024 Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark 5615 Landmark Pkwy San […]
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: […]
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