Massachusetts Guardianship Association 2026 Annual Conference
Presented by Massachusetts Guardianship Association and The Social Law Library
Two Half-Day Programs
- DAY 1 - Limitations on Guardianships and Conservatorships -Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 A.M. to noon
- DAY 2 - Navigating the Probate Court - Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 A.M. to noon
This program is online only and will be recorded. All who register will receive a link to the video recording.
MGA members will receive a coupon code via email for a $25 discount off either of these prices.
$95 to attend one session
$155 to attend both sessions
Keynote Speaker
- Chief Justice Brian J. Dunn, Probate and Family Court
Topic: Limitations on Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Exploring limitations in guardianships
- Exploring limitations in conservatorships
Faculty
- Kristina Bordieri, JCM Hampden Probate and Family Court
- Samantha Canica, Esq., Probate and Family Court
- Lisa Cukier, Esq., Rubin Rudman
- Lisa Judkins, Esq., Connections Guardianship Services LLC
- Matthew Macauley, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye, LLP
- Patricia Keane Martin, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye, LLP
- Colin McKinnon, JCM Middlesex Probate and Family Court
- Jessica Pultorak, Esq., Scafidi Law
- Dr. Shana Levine Senzel, Psychologist
- Massachusetts Guardianship Association
- The Social Law Library
Topic: Navigating the Probate Court
- Walking through the court process – petition to appointment
- Appointment to termination
Faculty
- Hon. Richard Simons, First Justice, Berkshire Probate & Family Court
- Stephanie Addeo, Esq., Rubin Rudman
- Saira Buckley, AJCM Middlesex Probate & Family Court
- Jennifer Carpenter, Esq., Bulkley Richardson
- JohnJoe Hallissey, AJCM at Norfolk Probate and Family Court
- Alex Harrington, Esq., Day Pitney LLP
- Arielle Howe, Esq., Howe Legal
- Massachusetts Guardianship Association
- Social Law Library
For information on joining MGA visit: https://www.massguardianshipassociation.org/
Online registration is encouraged. For assistance with group registrations, disability accommodations, or out-of-state CLE credits, please contact CLE Coordinator Michael Saporito at [email protected].
Note on Recordings: Most Social Law Library CLE events are recorded. All registrants will receive a digital download link, typically within one week of the program.
Please note: CLE credit is only granted to those who attend at least 80% of the live webinar. To ensure you receive the video link, please register in advance.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Social Law Library.