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Learn the importance of credibility in the justice system. Know how to organize facts and resources, build a strong team, and take actionable steps in guardianship cases. Avoid common pitfalls that lead to failure. Contact Eileen Leslie, Investigative CPA, LLC for expert guidance.
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Eileen Leslie, CPA, CFEInvestigative CPA, LLC#Tampa Guardianship EventFebruary 20, 2019
Preparing a Credible Case: KNOWCredibility vs NOCredibility
Justice System Justice Definition Fairness Moral Rightness Just-A-System!
Know What You Know • Know & Organize the Facts! • Who’s involved: family • Why incapacitated: who/how determined • Documents: wishes of incapacitated person (financial & medical) • Estate issues: assets, liabilities, income and expenses • Jurisdiction
Don’t Know What You Don’t Know • Know Your Resources: Get informed! • Jurisdiction laws, regulations and rules • Local/state/federal elder protection organizations • Attorney • Experts: financial, real estate, business valuations • AAAPG • Build Your Team: you cannot do it alone • Family • Resources listed above • Support from other’s with similar experiences • Law Enforcement when appropriate
Know What You Don’t Know • Know Actionable Items! Act on them! • Get organized and involved • Listen without argument or personal agenda • Take action to obtain understanding and gather needed info • Do what is necessary and productive • Make what you don’t know known to team
Don’t Know What You Think You Know • No Credibility: Why cases fail • Not understanding the facts, laws, process • Emotional reactions and distractions • Unreasonable assumptions • Impatience, rude, demanding • Not having an educated and engaged team (failure to assemble and pay for right team) • Not being efficient with your or other’s time • Losing focus: overwhelmed, all consuming, loss of living your life doesn’t help.
Eileen LeslieInvestigative CPA, LLC eileen@investigativecpa.com 303-870-0625