The National Probate Reform Coalition, Post Newspaper, and Post Impact Foundation 501(c)(3) present
THE ELDER JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM
With Welcome by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. Friday, September 25, 2026 · 9 AM–5 PM · Oakland City Hall · #1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612.
FREE ADMISSION · OPEN TO THE PUBLIC · BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROVIDED
Elder Abuse & Neglect
Systemic failures in oversight leave seniors vulnerable to exploitation and physical harm.
Guardianship Concerns
Conservatorships are often a last resort, failing to honor testamentary intent and autonomy.
California's aging population faces growing challenges that demand urgent reform. We must protect the rights of the vulnerable and ensure justice for every family.
Why This Matters
Financial Exploitation
Unscrupulous fiduciaries and lack of transparency lead to devastating estate depletion.
Community Services
Lack of coordinated services leaves the elderly without the support they need to live independently.
No single organization can solve these issues alone.
Healthcare Disparities
Unequal access to medical care and legal representation creates significant barriers to justice.
Legal Accountability
Weak enforcement of existing laws allows misconduct to persist unchecked in probate courts.
Social Isolation
Legal proceedings often sever family relationships, causing profound emotional and social harm.
Family Relationships
Justice begins when people refuse to remain silent about the impact of their legal decisions.
National Probate Reform Coalition — Protecting Rights.
Preserving Families. Pursuing Justice.
A national movement for probate, guardianship, and conservatorship reform. NPRC is a nationwide alliance of advocates, families, beneficiaries, journalists, attorneys, caregivers, whistleblowers, and organizations restoring integrity, transparency, and accountability to America's probate court system. These systems should serve the people they were created to protect — not those who profit from them.
1. Protect elderly and disabled individuals
2. Promote transparency in probate courts
3. Support families seeking justice
4. Enforce existing anti-abuse laws
5. Advocate reform nationwide
6. Advance oversight of guardianships and estates
REFORM MANDATES
We are demanding a fundamental transformation of America's probate and guardianship systems to protect the rights of the elderly and disabled.
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JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT
Establish citizen-led committees to investigate probate, conservatorship, and fiduciary misconduct with full transparency.
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ADA COMPLIANCE
Ensure full ADA compliance in all judicial proceedings to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
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TESTAMENTARY INTENT
Strengthen the protection of wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives to honor personal autonomy.
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ANTI-ISOLATION
Safeguard family relationships and communication rights to prevent the isolation of vulnerable elders.
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ESTATE PRESERVATION
Prevent excessive billing and estate depletion through strict financial oversight and anti-exploitation laws.
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JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Enforce real consequences for misconduct and abuse of authority to restore public trust in the system.
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CONSERVATORSHIP REFORM
Ensure courts treat conservatorship as a true last resort, weighing less restrictive alternatives first.
Why Reform Matters
Probate decisions affect fundamental rights, family relationships, personal autonomy, and financial security. Every person deserves:
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Dignity & Respect
Due Process
Family Bonds
Anti-Exploitation
Legacy Protection
Justice Begins When People Refuse to Remain Silent.
Join the Movement
Whether you are a family member, advocate, attorney, journalist, policymaker, or concerned citizen, your voice can help drive reform.
Monthly Town Halls
First Thursday monthly, 6–7 PM PST on Zoom. Next August 6, 2026, 7 PM Pacific, recurring through December 3, 2026. Meeting ID 825 0367 1750 · Passcode 475480.
SPONSORSHIP
Invest in the future of elder justice. Your support ensures the 2026 Symposium is a landmark event for the Post Impact Foundation and the NPRC movement.