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MGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Presented by the Massachusetts Guardianship Association and Social Law Library
Two Half-Day Programs
Day 1 Webinar: Thursday, October 16, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opening Remarks:
Chief Justice Brian J. Dunn, Probate and Family Court
Succession Planning - as it relates to Guardianship and Conservatorship, Estate Planning and Financial Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Faculty
- Hon. Richard A. Simons, Probate and Family Court
- Meredith H. Greene, Esq., Day Pitney, LLP
- Alexandria Nadworny, CFP, CTFA, Vice President, Wealth Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group
- Michelle M. Mulvena, Esq., Mulvena Winston, PC
- Joblin Younger, Esq., The Law Office of Joblin C. Younger, PC
Day 2 Webinar: Thursday, October 23, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mental Health and Guardianship – a discussion on mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and more as it relates to guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, extraordinary treatment, holistic approaches, legal standards, and what to do in a crisis.
Opening Remarks
Stephanie Addeo, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP, President of the Massachusetts Guardianship Association
Faculty
- Hon. George Phelan, Probate and Family Court
- Lisa Cukier, Esq. Rubin and Rudman LLP
- Zachary Faas, Psy.D., M.A. - Vice President of Clinical Operations of Intent Clinical
- Gene Hollenbach, LMHC - Eliot Community Human Services
- Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, P.C
This program is online only and will be recorded.
Anyone who registers will receive a link to the video recording.
Program Fee: $155 to attend both sessions. $95 to attend one session.
Register at: www.socialaw.com/mga2025
MGA members will receive a coupon code to get a $25 discount off either of these prices.
For information on joining MGA visit: http://www.massguardianshipassociation.org/
CPCS credits TBD. Certificates will be emailed to all attendees who were logged onto the program for at least 80% of the program.
Each program is separate regarding CLE certificates.
The views and opinions expressed in programs offered by the Social Law Library are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Library. Online registration is encouraged. For assistance, questions on group discounts, accommodations requests, special billing, program content, out-of-state CLE credits, and general contact CLE Coordinator, Michael Saporito by email at msaporito@socialaw.com. Registrations accepted in order of receipt. Registration fees are non-refundable. Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded and recordings are sent to all who are registered. The recording is available by digital download, generally within a week after the program date. CLE credit, when applicable, is only granted when 80 % of the live webinar is attended. To insure getting the video, please register.
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Boston, MA 02108