2024 Guardianship Bundle for Attorneys Ad Litem 

Session 01: Alternatives to Guardianship including Supports and Services - A discussion of practical considerations in determining whether lesser restrictive alternatives and supports and services are available and feasible in guardianship proceedings.

Session 02: The Rules of Evidence in Guardianship Proceedings - This presentation is designed to be a practical guide to the Texas Rules of Evidence that are most applicable in Guardianship Proceedings.

Session 03: Settlements of Guardianship Disputes - Discussion of practical and technical considerations when settling guardianship disputes and related litigation, including necessary parties, potential settlement structure to avoid a guardianship, authority and limitations on a proposed guardian, and options to bind the proposed ward and proposed ward’s estate. The discussion also includes ways to enforce guardianship settlement agreements.

Session 04: Fee Petitions in Guardianship Cases - This presentation explores the results of a statewide survey from courts handling probate and guardianship cases. The survey aims to collect information on fee standards, fee petition preferences, local rules, and other relevant questions regarding fee assessments and payments.

Session 05: Medicaid Planning in Guardianships - A discussion of how government benefits planning for single and married individuals can be accomplished in the context of Guardianships and Community Administrations.

Session 06: ​Mental Commitments vs. Guardianships - Discuss finding the correct path to protection.

PLEASE NOTE: To claim Texas Guardianship Ad Litem credit for the presentations that include guardianship hours, download the guardianship accreditation documentation as you claim your general MCLE credit at the end of this course and submit the affidavit to the State Bar of Texas.