This program is a video replay of a seminar held in November 2008.

This course provides procedural and practical information for litigators, family lawyers, trust and estate lawyers, and elder law practitioners involved in proceedings with GALs appointed to represent incapacitated persons.

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In order to be appointed as a guardian ad litem for an incapacitated person in Virginia, members of the bar must meet the standards set forth by the Judicial Council of Virginia. All attorneys must take this course to qualify as a GAL for incapacitated persons in Virginia.

This is the QUALIFYING course for GALs for incapacitated adults. To see if this program can qualify for CONTINUING credit for you, contact the Virginia Supreme Court at 804-786-9543.

COURSE PURPOSE

In proceedings where a guardian and/or conservator is sought for an allegedly incapacitated person, the Circuit Court appoints a guardian ad litem (GAL). This course will qualify you to accept those appointments.

Then what should you do? This course will teach you the basics, including:
• What starts the whole process?
• How is a GAL appointed?
• What are your duties as a GAL?
• What community resources are there to assist you?
• How do you determine if a guardian and/or conservator is needed?
• Are there alternatives to a guardian/ conservator?
• What are the duties of the guardian and conservator?
• What ethical rules apply to you as GAL?

For more information on becoming a GAL for incapacitated persons in Virginia, please contact the Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia, 100 North Ninth Street, Third Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 (804-786-6455) or visit this website: http://www.courts.state.va.us.