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New Guardianship Right to Counsel (ACT 61):
Everything You Need to Know to Begin Representing Alleged Incapacitated Persons in the Philadelphia Orphans’ Court

Program originally presented Tue., February 13, 2024

In December 2023, Pennsylvania enacted adult guardianship reform legislation (Act 61 of 2023), to be implemented by mid-2024. One of the most important changes is an automatic right to counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Persons, who face a significant loss of fundamental civil rights. The Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper, Administrative Judge of the Philadelphia Orphans’ Court, will provide introductory remarks to begin the program.

Panelists will cover the following within the program:

• Introduction to Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and Adult Guardianship in Pennsylvania
• Act 61 of 2023 – Guardianship Reform Legislation Enacted
• Implementation and Alternatives to Guardianship
• Understanding Capacity
• Ageism and Ableism
• Fundamentals of Representing an Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP)
• Resources

A  great nuts-and-bolts program for any attorney interested in accepting Philadelphia court appointments to represent Alleged Incapacitated Persons (AIP) and Incapacitated Persons in guardianship proceedings.

Panelists:
Stephen A. Feldman, Esq.
Feldman & Feldman

Robert M. Lodge, Esq.
Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Pennsylvania

Valerie L. Snow, Esq.
Staff Attorney, SeniorLAW Center

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