Ethical Principals and Special Guardianship Situations
Event Details
When a patient has an uncertain level of cognitive capacity, what is the legal hierarchy for surrogate decision-making? How can you be sure you are following the correct person’s directives?
Event Details
When a patient has an uncertain level of cognitive capacity, what is the legal hierarchy for surrogate decision-making? How can you be sure you are following the correct person’s directives? How can emergency guardianship be prevented? This session will discuss such questions and review the legal remedies to pursue when all other options have been exhausted. Presented by Elder Law Attorney Amy Gjesdahl, JD.
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Time
March 2, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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.