Massachusetts Guardianship Association upcoming events

2026 MGA Annual Conference (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTER TODAY!

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.

Social Law Library

John Adams Courthouse, 4th Floor

Boston, MA 02108

2026 MGA Annual Conference (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

REGISTER TODAY!

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.

Social Law Library

John Adams Courthouse, 4th Floor

Boston, MA 02108