Hosted by Elder Law and Real Estate, Probate and Trust Sections

Presentation Description: Are you ready for the upcoming changes in guardianship and conservatorship laws? Join us for an informative live webinar where we will unveil the new statutes set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This session will equip you with the latest insights and practical tools to navigate these changes effectively.

 What to Expect:

• Presentation on New Laws: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the new guardianship and conservatorship laws.
• Reveal of New Forms: Discover the new forms you’ll need to implement these statutes seamlessly.
• Insights on How the Changes will Affect your Practice : Hear from our knowledgeable speakers who will share the new rules and answer your questions.

Speakers:

Kip Elliot, Disability Rights Center of Kansas

Kip Elliot is an attorney with the Disability Rights Center of Kansas. Prior to coming to DRC, Kip was a public defender for 13 years. Kip works with people with disabilities in employment law as well as service animal, housing, guardianship, and Medicaid/Medicare issues. Kip also represents clients in group home settings who report abuse, neglect and exploitation. Kip is also actively involved as the board president for the Jefferson County Humane Society. Kip and his partner, Mary, rescue horses and pigs.  He is a member of the Guardianship and Conservatorship Advisory Committee of the Kansas Judicial Council.

Kerry Wasinger, Kansas Department of Children and Families

Kerry Wasinger is a 1999 Washburn Law School graduate and has resided in Ellis County, Kansas since.  She is the lead attorney for the Kansas Department of Children and Families.  Previously, Ms. Wasinger has worked for Kansas Legal Services and Child Support Enforcement.  She is on the Guardianship and Conservatorship Advisory Committee responsible for developing the new Kansas guardianship and conservatorship laws (specifically House Bill 2359).

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key changes in guardianship and conservatorship laws effective January 1, 2026.
2. Identify and utilize the new forms associated with these laws.
3. Engage effectively with the presenters to clarify any questions regarding the new statutes and their implementation.

This live webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Please ensure you have a Zoom account prior to this CLE. You can register for a free Zoom account here.

Twenty-four hours prior to this CLE, registrants will receive an email from Kansas Bar Association containing a Zoom Link and a link to the materials. Once you receive this Zoom Link, you will be able to 'Register' on the Zoom platform with your name, email, and Kansas Bar ID. Once you've provided these details to Zoom, you will receive an additional email sent from Zoom to 'Join' the webinar.

Access into the live Zoom webinar is only available through the Zoom Link; not the KBA website. 

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