Distinguished Professor of Law Nina Kohn spoke with Bloomberg Law for the article “ABA, State Bars Urging Attorneys to Pivot From Guardianships.” State Bars are beginning to adopt the ABA’s new Model Rule of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.14, which addresses how lawyers work with clients with decision-making limitations.
Kohn noted the key is to provide lawyers with the guidance they need so they’re not encouraged to pursue guardianship, a “very drastic” approach to protective action in such cases.
Kohn has helped lead a successful effort to reform ABA’s Model Rule of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 1.14.