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NGA Conference 2024 in Long Beach

Shannon and the Ethical Solutions LLC staff attended the NGA Conference in Long Beach in October. Shannon delivered her final presidential speech, pictured above, highlighting her term’s focus on data collection, DEI training and volunteerism. These conferences provide educational panels and sessions to train guardians in Ethical Standards and Principles and innovations in the profession.Continue reading “NGA Conference 2024 in Long Beach”

Happy Holidays from Ethical Solutions

We’re giving the gift of Standards of Practice and Ethical Principles as outlined by the National Guardianship Association (NGA). Have questions about guardianship and conservatorship? Have a loved one in need of services? Are you a guardian in need of resources? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Head to our Contact page to send us aContinue reading “Happy Holidays from Ethical Solutions”

NGA Conference 2023

Ethical Solutions spent the weekend in Orlando at the 2023 National Guardianship Association Conference. Shannon paneled on a discussion of difficult client situations, and also presented with her former client, Kerry Gerber, who was restored to capacity in 2020. She was inducted as the 2024 NGA President and received the National Master Guardian Star AchievementContinue reading “NGA Conference 2023”

What’s New at Ethical Solutions

We are no longer a home office operation! Ethical Solutions has moved into an office space in Mankato, Minnesota. With the additional space, we have expanded and added new staff members. Meet Tanya, Caitlyn and Jackie! Caitlyn is our Financial Administrator, and Tanya and Jackie serve as Guardian/Conservators. These talented ladies are dedicated to ourContinue reading “What’s New at Ethical Solutions”

What the Media Hasn’t Told You About Guardianship

Guardianship is often maligned in the media, but this legal arrangement offers an important safeguard for older adults who would otherwise be vulnerable. Our Founder, Shannon Butler, recently co-authored an article discussing what good guardianship can and should look like. View the article here.

NGA at the ALCA Annual Conference

Our founder and primary service provider, Shannon Butler, was down in sunny Orlando last weekend to represent the NGA at the ALCA Annual Conference! It was great to share the work being done by the NGA and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the others working to care for and support our aging population.Continue reading “NGA at the ALCA Annual Conference”

CGC Celebrates 25 Years!

“It is an honor to have helped certify numerous guardians over our 25 year stretch. Not only does CGC recognize the importance of guardianship certification, we encourage certificants to elevate the industry by helping us spread the word about the benefits of certification.” –Denise Calabrese, CAE, Executive Director As a former President of CGC, currentContinue reading “CGC Celebrates 25 Years!”

“Dignity of Risk” with the Center for Guardianship Excellence

Our founder, Shannon Butler, shared her experience and knowledge with the Center for Guardianship Excellence as part of their Guardianship Rounds series. The topic: Dignity of Risk. From the Center for Guardianship Excellence: “Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Rounds session with Certified Master Guardian Shannon Butler of Ethical Solutions inContinue reading ““Dignity of Risk” with the Center for Guardianship Excellence”