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Dissatisfaction or Breach of Duty: When to Remove a Guardian

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This article briefly explores the difference between simple dissatisfaction with a guardian’s performance and a breach of fiduciary duty requiring the removal of a guardian.

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By Jennifer Marshall Roden, CELA

Jennifer Marshall Roden is a partner with Craige, Fox & Roden in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Join NAELA’s Board of Directors – Shape the Future With Us!

7/22/2025

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have a vision for the future and the drive to lead? We invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to NAELA’s Board of Directors.

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NAELA Foundation Awards Top 3 in Medicaid Estate Recovery Collegiate Competition

5/5/2025

The NAELA Foundation has awarded the top three winners of its nationwide “Elevating Voices” collegiate competition focused on addressing the negative impact of Medicaid Estate Recovery.

NAELA Champions the Rule of Law and ABA Statement

4/14/2025

The NAELA Board of Directors has unanimously adopted a formal statement in support of the rule of law, affirming NAELA's commitment to defend judicial independence.

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Pooled Special Needs Trusts: How to Make Confident, Informed Recommendations

Webinar - September 16, 2025, 1 pm ET

Recent cases of PSNT mismanagement highlight the vital role of attorneys in vetting these trusts for clients. Join us for this practical and timely webinar, where you’ll learn how to evaluate PSNTs both as nonprofit organizations and corporate trustees.

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Golden Visas - A New Journey For Estate Planning

Webinar - October 8, 2025, 1 PM ET

Golden Visas are programs that give individuals (and their families) residency rights — to live, work, study, and receive health care — in a foreign country by purchasing real estate or making an investment in or donation to the country.

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