Cost: $40 non-section members; $10 section members
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In today’s world, the protection of older and vulnerable adults frequently results in litigation. The litigation may center on the appointment of a guardian or conservator and involve issues of financial exploitation or physical abuse. The individual’s capacity for self-determination may be an issue. Are you prepared to mediate such matters?
• What are some common hurdles faced by mediators?
• Do you recognize the challenges of incapacity?
• How do you determine who will participate in the mediation?
• How do you manage a process with multiple stakeholders, issues, and attorneys?
• When does a senior’s settlement agreement require court approval?
• What are the limits of confidentiality and other ethical concerns in these situations?
Get answers to these questions and more!
Presenters:
Susan J. Butterwick, Ann Arbor
Susan is a Washtenaw County Trial Court referee and former director of its innovative Peacemaking Court. She is a nationally recognized leader in providing mediators with the specialized conflict resolution skills required to mediate adult guardianship and conflicts concerning the care and protection of our aging population.
Douglas G. Chalgian, Lansing
Doug is a founding partner of Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices PLLC. He is certified in elder law (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation and past chair of the State Bar’s Elder Law & Disability Rights Section. Doug is widely recognized as one of Michigan’s leading elder law practitioners and will provide his perspective on mediators’ role and how they can best serve stakeholders.
Moderator: Robert E. Lee Wright, The Peace Talks PLC, Grand Rapids
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