Classes
viernes, 24 de enero, 2025: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**
¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.
La clase cubre:
- Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
- Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
- Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
- Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
- Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
- Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
- Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar
En Persona: No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. El espacio es limitado. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. El check-in comienza a las 9:30 a.m.
Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS
Tuesday, January 7, 2025: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This class will be hosted on ZOOM
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In recent years, we have seen a disturbing increase in the level of incivility in public discourse and the legal profession. This program will address civility in the practice of law from the judicial perspective, considering questions such as: What do judges expect? Why is civility important? Why are personal attacks, insults, and taunts a poor strategy for advocacy? And what tools can judges use to deal with incivility? The program will also discuss standards for civility in the practice of law and how to deal with uncivil opposing counsel.
Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Civility
MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.
Friday, January 10, 2025: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**This session will be taught in English only**
Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.
Class covers:
- Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
- An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
- Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
- What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
- What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
- Rights of the conserved disabled adult
- Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision Making Agreements as options to consider
Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
Thursday, January 25, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. This can make it difficult to protect your civil rights, including your right to be free from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education. In this class, learn about your civil rights under state and federal law, how these rights are protected, and resources available to help. Learning important fundamentals about civil rights can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
Class covers:
- The right to be free from unlawful discrimination, and other types of civil rights
- The characteristics generally protected by civil rights laws, including race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, and age
- How to determine which civil rights statute or claim might apply to your situation
- How and where to make a civil rights complaint, and types of civil rights lawsuits
- Resources for further information and where to seek help
Registration fees: FREE
Reservation reserves spot
Thursday, January 30, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating. You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
Class covers:
- Which claims can be filed in small claims court
- Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
- Writing (or responding to) the claim
- Serving papers
- Going to court
- Getting paid if you win
- Resources for further information and where to seek help
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Thursday, January 30, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
--- ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME FOR CLASSES HELD VIA ZOOM---
Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating. You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
Class covers:
- Which claims can be filed in small claims court
- Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
- Writing (or responding to) the claim
- Serving papers
- Going to court
- Getting paid if you win
- Resources for further information and where to seek help
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Thursday, January 23, 2025: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
---CLASS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM WEBINAR. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---
Join a live question and answer session with an experienced probate (inheritance) and wills & trusts (estate planning) attorney. Subjects covered will include how to ensure that your money and property pass to your heirs the way you want and with as little trouble and expense as possible (wills and trusts, or estate planning), and the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die (probate and inheritance). Attend and ask questions about how to plan ahead for yourself or a family member, or figure out what to do after a loved one’s death.
Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.
Presented by: Bryan Hathorn, Attorney, Law Office of Bryan Hathorn
