Ethical and Practical Considerations for the Guardian ad Litem and Counsel for the Respondent

It’s time to get back to the basics. This session will review every tax we can find that affects the elderly in a format that is easy to remember and entertaining

This session includes: (1) an overview of the challenge facing practitioners given the privilege of serving persons with diminished capacity; (2) examination of relevant ethical rules you must consider in dealing with clients with diminished capacity under the IRPC; (3) deciding when it is appropriate to treat the client in a normal attorney-client manner vs seeking protective action for the client; & (4) estate planning strategies to consider in light of diminished capacity and the distinctions between representing single vs married individuals.