Teresa N. Phillips
Teresa also volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem with the Orange County Legal Aid Society.
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 00:00
Teresa covers the Florida guardianship law, including prevention strategies, abuse identification, and tools for client protection, in her seminar: "When Guardianships Go Bad" via Live National Webinar
When Guardianships Go Bad
In this seminar, we will explore the complexities of Florida guardianship law, focusing on potential pitfalls and strategies for prevention. This seminar will cover everything from the proper initiation of guardianship proceedings to identifying and addressing guardianship abuse. Attendees will gain practical tools to protect clients' interests and ensure the well-being of wards while navigating the legal landscape.
Wednesday, August 14th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, August 14th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 26 June 2024 00:00
Teresa explores trust law's role in family law, covering Florida Trust Code, strategic applications, and practical insights for clients' benefit, in her seminar: "The Intersection of Trust and Family Law" via Live National Webinar
The Intersection of Trust and Family Law
In this seminar, we will explore the intricate relationship between trust law and family law, focusing on how trust law can effectively address various family law issues such as dissolution, adoption, and prenuptial agreements. We will delve into the Florida Trust Code, examining the foundational principles of trust law, different types of trusts, and the fiduciary duties of trustees. The seminar will also cover the strategic use of trusts in divorce proceedings, adoption plans, guardianships, and prenuptial agreements. Attendees will learn the practical applications of trust law in family law contexts and common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how these legal areas intersect to benefit their clients.
Wednesday, June 26th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, June 26th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 22 May 2024 00:00
Teresa reviews Florida's elder abuse laws, trends, and discusses enforcement scenarios, in her seminar: "The State of Elder Abuse and Exploitation Law in Florida in 2024" via Live National Webinar
The State of Elder Abuse and Exploitation Law in Florida in 2024
In this seminar, we will review Florida’s criminal and civil laws related to elder abuse and exploitation, as well as look at newly enacted laws which are set to become effective this year. We explore what is considered abuse or exploitation, who has a duty to report and what the potential penalties are for offenders. We also discuss real life scenarios and trends in the enforcement of these laws.
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, May 22nd @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 20 July 2022 13:39
Teresa presents a closer look at the newest laws related to elderly exploitation and abuse, in her seminar "Elder Abuse in Florida" for the FICPA North Suncoast
Elder Abuse in Florida
In this seminar, we provide an overview of elder abuse in Florida. Attendees will learn about the relative laws, criminal and civil liabilities, as well as, detecting, reporting, and preventing abuse. New trends in guardianship law are also discussed.
Wednesday, July 20th @ 5 pm ET
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Wednesday, July 20th @ 5 pm ET
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Monday, 13 September 2021 20:00
Teresa presents on the judicial process of capacity determination in her newest seminar, "Guardianship: A Focus on Incapacity Issues" via Live National Webinar
Guardianship: A Focus on Incapacity Issues
In this seminar, we take a focused look on the judicial process of determining capacity, or lack thereof, including the individuals that play key roles throughout the process, the evidentiary issues that may arise, and the rights that may be lost or retained at the time of determination of incapacity.
Tuesday, September 14th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 11 August 2021 20:00
Teresa discusses the key fiduciary responsibilities that have been most affected by Covid in her seminar, "Fiduciaries: Don’t Fall into the Covid Trap!" via Live National Webinar
Fiduciaries: Don’t Fall into the Covid Trap!
Over a year after Covid began affecting every aspect of American life, we are just now getting perspective as to the extent of its impact on the administration of trusts, probates, and guardianships. Learn the unique challenges this has posed to Florida fiduciaries.
Thursday, August 12th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021 20:00
Teresa continues the discussion on guardianship weaponization, explaining preventive measures and protective strategies to avoid victimization in her seminar, "The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 2)" via Live National Webinar
The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 2)
Although the Florida Guardianship Act is supposed to shield the elderly and other vulnerable members of society from exploitation, it can be used as a sword by the unscrupulous. In this 2-part seminar series, we review Florida Guardianship laws and discuss financial exposure and victimization.
In Part 1, we examined the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
In this Part 2, we'll have a quick review of Part 1 and discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
In Part 1, we examined the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
In this Part 2, we'll have a quick review of Part 1 and discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
Thursday, April 29th @ 12 Noon ET
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Monday, 22 March 2021 20:00
Teresa presents on the weaponization of guardianships, reviewing real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong and shedding light on how this can happen, in her seminar, "The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 1)" via Live Webinar
The Weaponization of Guardianships (Part 1)
Although the Florida Guardianship Act is supposed to shield the elderly and other vulnerable members of society from exploitation, it can be used as a sword by the unscrupulous. In this 2-part seminar series, we review Florida Guardianship laws and discuss financial exposure and victimization.
In this Part 1, we examine the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
Next month in Part 2, we discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
In this Part 1, we examine the Florida Guardianship Act and reveal real-life scenarios where guardianships went wrong.
Next month in Part 2, we discuss preventive measures to avoid having guardianship laws used as a weapon with an emphasis on how the elderly are victimized by unscrupulous or overzealous caregivers and family members. Protective strategies are also discussed.
Tuesday, March 23th @ 12 Noon ET
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Wednesday, 07 October 2020 20:00
Teresa explains the latest in financial scams affecting older Floridians via National Video Broadcast
Legal Alert: Senior Citizen Scams (October 2020)
Attorney Teresa N. Phillips discusses the latest senior scam alert.
Check out Teresa's short video message. A few short minutes could save you a world of grief.
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Monday, 12 October 2020 20:00
Teresa continues our series on Protecting Senior Citizens from Financial Exploitation Scams with her newest seminar, "New Florida Laws and Trends related to Elderly Exploitation" via Live Webinar
Protecting Senior Citizens from Financial Exploitation Scams: New Florida Laws and Trends related to Elderly Exploitation
In this next segment of our series on elderly financial exploitation, we will take a closer look at the newest laws related to elderly exploitation and abuse, many of which just took effect on July 1, 2020 and look at both statewide and national trends in this area of law.
Tuesday, October 13th @ 12 Noon ET
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