Category: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates Category: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Elder Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates (show less)

This program is a must-see for guardianship practitioners. It will highlight the procedures, potential traps, ethical dilemmas, and litigation tactics that can arise when handling guardianship and incapacity matters. There will be presentations on minor guardianships, end of life issues, professionalism in the highly emotional guardianship proceedings, a legislative and case law update, and a panel on the role and responsibilities of the Court Appointed Attorney. The program also includes presentations on litigating verified statements, navigating jurisdictional matters in guardianship, and insights into the use of artificial intelligence in guardianship proceedings.

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Stephanie L. Cook, Esq., Orlando

Treasures in the Toy Box
Marve Ann M. Alaimo, Esq., Naples

Health Care Decisions; End of Life Issues; DNRO and a Little More
Debra L. Boje, Esq., Tampa

Professionalism: Lawyering at Its Core
Paul Lipton, Esq., Miami

Guardianship Legislation and Case Law Update for the Ages
Nicklaus J. Curley, Esq., West Palm Beach

Sometimes Unpaid and Unfairly Portrayed: The Crusade of Court Appointed Counsel
Stacy B. Rubel, Esq., Miami
Jacobeli J. Behar, Esq., Miami
Tance E. Roberts, Esq., St. Augustine
Laird A. Lile, Esq., Naples

The Power of the Blue Checkmark: Litigating Verified Statement and Incapacity Issues
Sharifa K. Jarrett, Esq., Ft. Lauderdale

The Future of Probate Litigation!
J. Richard Caskey, Esq., Tampa

The Ultimate Power Struggle: Jurisdictional Matters in Florida Guardianship
Elizabeth Hughes, Esq., Miami

Navigating Litigation and Administrative Issues Related to Powers of Attorney
Michael R. Kangas, Esq., Tampa
Eryn E. Riconda, Esq., Tampa

Closing Remarks
Stephanie L. Cook, Esq., Orlando
Jeffrey Eisel, Esq., Clearwater