Understanding the Surrogate Decision Makers - Who Decides When You Can’t?

01jan12:00 am12:00 amUnderstanding the Surrogate Decision Makers - Who Decides When You Can’t?

Event Details

Attorney Amy Gjesdahl will present on the types of decision-makers authorized by Illinois law to make decisions on behalf of a disabled adult, including agents under Powers of Attorney, trustees, guardians, and health care surrogates. We will cover whether the decision-maker is legally entitled to make the decision at hand, the extent of a decision-maker’s authority, and what ethical standards they should apply when making decisions.

*There are two times available: 12:00pm CST or 5:30pm CST. CEUs available for nurses and social workers.

Contact Vicki Montgomery, Silverado Memory Care with any questions and to register: Vicki.Montgomery@Silverado.com or 331-251-5654

Time

January 1, 1970 12:00 am - 12:00 am(GMT-06:00)

Location

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Organizer

Partner Amy Gjesdahl, JD

Amy Gjesdahl, JD is an Elder Law litigation attorney with 11 years of relevant experience. Her practice focuses on highly contested adult guardianships, guardianships for minors, probate estates and financial exploitation matters. Additionally, she practices in uncontested adult and minor guardianships, probate and trust administration and adult protective services matters. Amy serves as court-appointed Guardian ad litem (GAL) and Respondent’s counsel in guardianships. Amy guides her clients through their legal matters with both competency and compassion.

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