Guardianship and Alternatives Webinar

with Frederick M. Misilo Jr., Esq., Fletcher Tilton PC

Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Zoom webinar

Please let us know if you need interpretation no later than February 6.

Guardianship and Alternatives-Turning 18 in Massachusetts will provide an overview of the legal ramifications of reaching the age of emancipation at 18 in Massachusetts.

The Zoom Webinar will include a description of the range of decision-making options, such as Guardianship, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and more. There will also be an introduction to basic federal and state services and benefits and the transition from educational settings to adult services. Topics covered include basic eligibility criteria, common misconceptions, prioritization for services and supports and appeals.

Frederick M. Misilo is the Chair of the Trust and Estate Department at Fletcher Tilton PC. His practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning including the areas of elder law, special needs estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship, and adult service advocacy. Attorney Misilo also serves as President of The Arc of the United States, the nation’s largest and oldest community-based civil rights organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Mr. Misilo is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida.