Guardianships

This category focuses on abuse of elderly persons by guardians, including physical abuse, fiduciary abuse and neglect.

Victims of Guardians - Explores fiduciary exploitation of elders and abuse of power by court-appointed lawyer-guardians. Includes a bibliography of investigative news articles.
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Who's watching the guardians? - Free Press Report - Wendy Wendland-Bowyer investigates abuse by professional guardians and conservators in Michigan's probate court system.
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Under Court, Vulnerable Became Victims - Washingtonpost.com Report - June 2003 investigative series focusing on abuse and neglect of wards by guardians and conservators in the D.C. court system.
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Stolen Lives - AARP Magazine - Barry Yeoman describes how thousands of elders are being robbed of their freedom, dignity, and life savings by a legal system created for their protection.
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Retirement Nightmare - Describes how a senior can be forced to surrender decision-making powers through the abuse of involuntary conservatorship or guardianship proceedings in today's courts.
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Queens County Grand Jury Report Concerning Thefts from Guardianships - Comprehensive 2004 report recommending major changes in existing law and court rules to improve oversight of court appointed guardians and examiners.
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Performance Audit of Selected Court Conservatorship Cases - This 2003 report from the Michigan Office of the Auditor General questions the validity of conservators' annual accountings and the effectiveness of control procedures.
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Justice For Florida Seniors - Non-profit campaign to stop guardianship abuse. Includes a list of 10 dirty tricks identified by the Pinellas County Internal Auditor.
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