When Capacity Becomes a Catch-22: Defining Your Clients’ Due Process Rights After Herren

Coblentz partners Jennifer Scharre and Frank Busch presented the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) MCLE program “When Capacity Becomes a Catch-22: Defining Your Clients’ Due Process Rights After Herren” on Monday, October 5, 2026.

During this webinar, Jennifer and Frank discussed key facts of the Herren case and problems arising from it, as well as the use of conservatorship proceedings, Probate Code section 17200 petitions, and potential legislative fixes. They also highlighted the risks for estate planning attorneys and offered practical solutions to navigate capacity disputes and elder abuse allegations.

For more details and to access the CEB CLE recording, please visit the CEB website linked here.