MPA 2026 Fall Seminar

Mississippi Paralegal Association, Inc.

The Mississippi GAP Act: Practical Guidance and Ethical Responsibilities for Paralegals in Guardianship and Conservatorship Matters.

Session Agenda: Session-Information-The-Mississippi-GAP-Act.docx

1. Identify and apply the key provisions of Mississippi’s GAP Act, including guardianship and conservatorship procedures, due process requirements, court reporting obligations, and ongoing compliance responsibilities.

2. Recognize the distinct roles of guardians and conservators and develop practical strategies for managing the pleadings, reports, inventories, accountings, and other documentation required throughout a case.

3. Evaluate ethical issues encountered in guardianship and conservatorship practice, including confidentiality, fiduciary accountability, protection of vulnerable persons, avoidance of unauthorized practice of law, and the paralegal’s role in promoting transparency and compliance with court-imposed duties.

CLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics