their families through the complex world of guardianship law. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through process of providing elderly clients with maximum care and protection, while leaving them with as much autonomy and independence as possible. These authors explain that as the American population ages, guardianship proceedings will become increasingly common. These top lawyers describe the importance of approaching each case individually and maintaining sensitivity to the parties' often conflicting interests while focusing on the main goal of protecting elderly and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this evolving field. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities. Chapters Include: 1. Virginia Hammerle, Hammerle Finley Law Firm - "Guardianship Law in Texas" 2. Nelson A. Raust, Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP - "Understanding the Process for Establishing and Managing a Guardianship" 3. Steven E. Katten, Katten & Benson - "Successful Strategies for Guardianship Attorneys: What You Need to Know" 4. Mary L. Greenwood, Brandon Family Law Center LLC - "Being an Attorney for a Guardianship - Or the Attorney for the Guardian of a Senior Ward" 5. Lawrence D. Hunt, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP - "Best Practices for Managing the Establishment and Supervision of Guardianships of Elders" 6. Thomas E. Simmons, Gunderson Palmer Nelson & Ashmore LLP - "Understanding the Challenges and Limitations of Guardianship Proceedings" 7. James C. Milton, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson PC - "Determining the Need for, and Involvement of, Guardians for the Elderly and Vulnerable Adults" 8. Alyssa M. Barreiro, Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP - "New York State's Problem-Solving Guardianship Statute: Considerations for Commencing a Proceeding"

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