Guardianship and Alternatives
Among the topics to be covered are:
– What is guardianship
– The benefits and drawbacks
– The questions every family should ask before making the decision to pursue guardianship
– Alternatives to guardianship
Guest speaker is Mr. Stephen Elville, principal of Elville and Associates. Mr. Elville’s work is centered in elder law, special needs planning, and estate planning with special emphasis in the areas of tax planning and asset protection.
Alternatives to Guardianship Supported Decision Making
Join Morgan Whitlatch, Legal Director of Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities and Lead Project Director of the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making to discuss practical alternatives to guardianship, particularly supported decision-making. Supported Decision-Making is a way people can make their own decisions and stay in charge of their lives, while receiving any help they need to do so.