#162 - Conservatorship vs Supported Decision Making
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 firmspecializing 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