Landmark changes in adult GAL are coming your way!
- Recognize your role in this changing climate, and how to respond.
- Learn about both legal and non-legal interventions.
- Understand the impact of new protective placement and guardianship laws.
About the Program
People change ... and so do the rules.
Be prepared to handle both.
Touch the lives of many
You are used to being a client's "voice" in court. When it comes to
acting as a guardian ad litem (GAL) for adult clients, you've also got
to be their eyes and ears - to ensure their best interests are
served.
To accomplish that, you must understand the major
changes currently being made to adult guardianship, protective services,
and placement laws. Some of the changes may include:
- Assembly Bill 785 - revises Ch. 55 of the Wisconsin Statutes
governing protective services and placement.
- Senate Bill 391 - would completely rewrite Wisconsin's
guardianship statutes by modernizing terms, clarifying the law,
increasing rights of wards and proposed wards, and specifying
responsibilities of guardians.
- Assembly Bill 539 - would modernize the current adult protective
services system by creating a parallel system for reporting of abuse,
neglect, exploitation and self-neglect of those under 60 as well as
updating the current system for reporting elder abuse.
See everything that's changed
Discover how to make these wholesale changes work for your clients by
attending the 2006 Adult Guardian ad litem Training. This
straightforward, unique seminar is sure to clear up any confusion, and
put you in position to become the type of advocate vulnerable clients
truly deserve. Plus, instantly hone your skills by picking up the latest
tips on interviewing the ward and analyzing "financial constraint."
Hear from the experts
Get a firsthand account of the common ethical issues you may face as a
GAL from a panel of highly regarded practitioners and government
officials. Afterwards, confidently identify clients, determine what is
in an individual's best interest, and provide competent representation
within the context of guardianships and protective placements. To top
things off, earn all your required adult GAL credits by
attending this one seminar!
The more you know, the more you can help. Register today!
Purchasing an on-demand education event means that you agree to the terms of use. Only the purchaser will have access to the on-demand education event and credits. On-demand education cannot be used to obtain ethics and professional responsibility credits. After the purchase the customer will get immediate access to the event via myStateBar for 90 days.
