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National Center on Law
and Elder Rights

Home / Training and Resources / Guardianship / Basics: Guardianship & Alternatives

Guardianship: Basics: Guardianship & Alternatives

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Legal Basics: Overview of Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship

Recording
Slides (PDF | 534 KB)
Chapter Summary (PDF | 112 KB)

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Advance Planning Basics: An Overview for Advocates

Recording
Slides (PDF | 526 KB)
Chapter Summary (PDF | 78 KB)

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Promoting Autonomy for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities through Decisional and Other Supports

Recording
Slides (PDF | 2 MB)
Issue Brief (PDF | 198 KB)

Additional Resources

NCLER & NCEA Guardianship Awareness Resource Guide

Application: The Advancing Guardianship Defense Cohort: An Intensive Technical Assistance Program

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Last Modified: 06/28/2024