CLE On Restoring Rights To Adult Wards After Guardianship

The American Bar Association is presenting a CLE entitled, Ending Guardianship: Handling Termination of Adult Guardianship Orders and Restoration Rights, which will take place on March, 2016, from 1:00-2:30PM Eastern. Provided below are some details about the event:

Adult guardianship generally continues until death, but it may be modified or terminated by the court upon a finding that the person has regained capacity or has sufficient decision-making supports. Upon termination of the order, the person is “restored” to capacity and to the exercise of decision-making and fundamental rights. However, once a court appoints a guardian, it can be challenging to terminate or modify the order. Many orders continue unnecessarily, depriving adults of self-determination and liberty, even when they may have the support to make their own choices. This webinar will feature results from a pioneering 2014 ABA Commission on Law and Aging study of termination and restoration, including statutory and case law, as well as input from judges and attorneys. Building on this foundation, two experienced disability law attorneys will discuss their experiences and highlight useful practices in winning a case to modify or terminate a guardianship order and restore the rights of adults with disabilities, including older adults.