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2026 MGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Presented by the Massachusetts Guardianship Association and Social Law Library
Two Half-Day Programs
Day 1 Webinar: Thursday, October 15, 2026
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opening Remarks:
Chief Justice Brian J. Dunn, Probate and Family Court
Limitations on Guardianships and Conservatorships
· Exploring Limitations in Guardianships
· Exploring Limitations in Conservatorships
Faculty
- Kristina Bodieri, JCM Hampden Probate and Family Court
- Patricia Keane Martin, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye, LLP
- Colin McKinnon, AJCM Middlesex Probate and Family Court
- Lisa Cukier, Esq., Rubin and Rudman, LLP
Day 2 Webinar: Thursday, October 22, 2026
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Navigating the Probate Court
· Walking through the court process – Petition to Appointment
· Appointment to termination
Opening Remarks
Stephanie Addeo, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP, President of the Massachusetts Guardianship Association
Faculty
- Hon. Richard Simons, First Justice, Berkshire Probate and Family Court
- Saira Buckley, AJCM Middlesex Probate and Family Court
- JohnJoe Hallissey, AJCM Norfolk Probate and Family Court
*Additional faculty will be announced closer to the event.*
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: https://tinyurl.com/4dkxe43t
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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