The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act is a comprehensive new law governing all aspects of guardianship. It includes many innovations designed to maximize the independence and self-determination of persons who might be subject to guardianship, and to promote less-restrictive alternatives to guardianship. The act provides guidance to both courts and guardians to help ensure the best possible outcome for the individuals in their care. See how reforming guardianship law can improve outcomes for guardians and the individuals in their care.
Participants will learn the major features of the new uniform act, including:
About the Presenters: Diana Noel and Benjamin Orzeske
Diana Noel is a Senior Legislative Representative with AARP’s Department of Government Affairs. Since joining AARP in 2011, Diana has served as an issue expert primarily in the areas of elder abuse, financial exploitation, adult guardianship, powers of attorney, and other probate related issues. She provides strategic advocacy advice, presentations, volunteer training, and technical assistance to AARP’s 53 state offices to further their engagements in state level legislative, judicial and regulatory efforts.
Ben Orzeske is Chief Counsel at the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), a non-profit law reform organization founded in 1892 to draft model legislation for consideration by state legislatures. The ULC collaborated with over 20 organizations representing advocates for seniors and the developmentally disabled, judges, public and private guardians, and others to draft a new uniform law on guardianship. The final act was approved in summer 2017.
Ben is responsible for promoting enactment of all uniform laws involving probate, trusts, and estates, including the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.
Continuing Education Credit
The webinar is eligible for one hour of continuing education credit from the Center for Guardianship Certification.
