Total Credits: 1.5 Self Study
Originally presented at our Solo & Small Firm Conference, June 9-11, 2021
Hear from the court and practitioners when representing conservators with tips on administering a conservatorship estate and recognizing and hopefully avoiding the legal landmines.
Speakers: Christine A. Alsop, Elder & Disability Advocacy Firm, St. Louis; Hon. Patrick Connaghan, Commission for Probate Division, 22nd Judicial Circuit, St. Louis; William L. Hubbard, Hubbard & Kurtz, LLP, Kansas City
Note: This material qualifies for self-study credit only. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.
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Patrick Connaghan is a highly respected legal professional who previously served as the Probate Commissioner and Clerk of the Probate Division for the 22nd Judicial Circuit, which covers the City of St. Louis, from 2007 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for administering and overseeing probate cases, including the management of trusts, estates, and guardianships, as well as hearing civil commitment cases involving mental health and addiction issues. He brings the deep knowledge and experience gained from his time at the probate court to help clients resolve issues in an effective manner and navigate difficult situations.
Before his appointment as Probate Commissioner, Patrick’s long and distinguished career in public service included 12 years as General Counsel for the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen. There, he was responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the board and its members, as well as drafting legislation and serving as a liaison to the city’s operating departments.
