Welcome and Opening Remarks
Sharon M. Donahue, Esq., Donahue Law Group
New Rule Changes in Maryland Guardianships
A review of the new rules with legislative background on these changes.
Nisa C. Subasinghe, Esq., Domestic and Guardianship Program Manager, Juvenile & Family, Administrative Office of the Courts
Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults under Guardianship
A discussion financial exploitation, emotional and sexual exploitation of vulnerable adults by guardians and the attorney’s role in protecting their client when this occurs.
Barrett King Esq., King Hall LLC
Alternatives to Guardianship
A review of Supportive Decision-Making, Consent Forms, Powers of Attorney and alternative approaches to formal guardianship proceedings.
Megan Rusciano, Maryland Disability Rights Center
Case Studies
Hypothetical issues in the form of 2 case studies for discussion focusing on financial exploitation, emotional exploitation and when a third party guardian (guardian of last resort) may be necessary.
Sharon M. Donahue, Esq., Donahue Law Group