#162 - Conservatorship vs Supported Decision Making
Mar 01, 2022•52 min•Season 6Ep. 162
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Episode description
Conservatorship has long been the route to providing supports to disabled individuals with they turn 18. However, a new option called supported decision is an alternative that supports the person in making their own decisions rather than giving up rights through the conservatorship option.
About the Guest:
Lauren Butterworth, Esquire PLLC received her Bachelor of Science from Penn State in education and was a teacher prior to returning to school for her law degree. She now owns her own law firm specializing in guardianship, powers of attorney, estate planning, trusts, and educational advocacy.
Mentioned Links:
- Financial Planning Series - LOMAH Podcast episodes 101 - 112
- National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making
- Special Needs Alliance
- Laurens FaceBook page
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