The California test for conservatorships is purely functional, opening the process to taking over the affairs of mere eccentrics: persons who have rationally considered their options but have nonetheless chosen a course of action that society deems not in their best interests. " (CANHR report, 2010) Join us for this free program to learn steps you can take to reduce your chances of losing your civil rights through conservatorship and about the current bills in the CA legislature to improve reforms intended to protect wards and conservatees from unscrupulous guardians and conservators. Speakers: - Linda Kincaid, MPH, Co-founder of the Coalition for Elder & Dependent Adult Rights Coalition for Elder & Dependent Adult Rights - Nancy Specter, Esq., Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. She is also the former co-chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the San Diego County Bar Association and former board member of the Alzheimer’s Association - Thaddeus Pope, JD, Ph.D., HEC-C a foremost expert on medical law and clinical ethics. He maintains a special focus on patient rights, healthcare decision-making, and end-of-life options. via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84760648052Visit http://www.hemlocksocietysandiego.org/