Due Process, Protections, and Ethical Considerations in Guardianships
Date: Sep 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Elder & Disability Law
Earn up to 3 credits, including 1.0 in Ethics! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Meredith L. Grocott, Esq.
- Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP, Florham Park
- Daniel J. Jurkovic, Esq., CELA
- The Law Office of Daniel Jurkovic, P.C., Rutherford
- Christine H. O'Donnell, Esq.
- Meyerson Fox & Conte PA, Montvale
Guardianship proceedings require attorneys to carefully consider due process, statutory compliance, and professional ethical obligations, and few areas of practice carry higher stakes for the client. Join this timely seminar exploring the legal and ethical responsibilities of attorneys in New Jersey guardianship proceedings.
Presented by a panel of experienced practitioners, this seminar will cover key aspects of due process under Rule 4:86, statutory protections under New Jersey Statutes Title 3B, and the ethical obligations outlined in the Rules of Professional Conduct. Attendees will gain insight into the best ways to advocate for vulnerable clients, navigate capacity determinations, and implement less restrictive alternatives.
Topics include:
- Ensuring compliance with due process and statutory protections
- Navigating capacity determinations
- Best practices for implementing less restrictive alternatives
- Key ethical considerations in guardianship proceedings
- Practical tips for advocating for vulnerable clients
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