The Process of Obtaining Legal Guardianship

  • 3-4pm

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop

Join speaker Attorney Cheryl Lipton from the Center for Disability and Elder Law as she explains what is legal guardianship and how to determine whether it is appropriate for an adult’s individual circumstances. She will provide an explanation of the documents needed for filing and for the hearing in Cook County, requirements for a Physician’s Report, and other important information. An opportunity to ask questions about the process will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's.
Registration is required. 

Register Today!

You may also contact Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.

You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.

For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.


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