Provides a survey of guardianship law in the United States from an elder law attorney perspective covering such topics as: legal incapacity vs. clinical capacity: less restrictive alternatives to guardianships, the trend toward limited guardianships; the adjudication process; the examination process; due process protections; the role of court appointed counsel and; the guardianship process. Presented by Edwin Boyer, Esq. This video is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice on any subject matter. Furthermore, the information contained herein may not reflect the most current legal developments. You should not act upon this information without consulting legal counsel. Visit www.NAELA.org to find an elder law attorney.