Court-appointed guardians have few qualifications, little oversight, and enormous potential for exploitation.By Diane Dimond The idea of taking care of family and fellow citizens who c… Read More

How can the Legislature and judiciary allow second-class treatment of over 600 adults with developmental disabilities?  At the time the current family division… Read More

By Pennsylvania Record ReportHosted by the Office of Elder Justice in the Courts (OEJC) and Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, the first Pennsylvania Guardianship Justice Sum… Read More

As border restrictions ease, more and more people are planning to restart an international trip. However, before booking your trip, you have to check whether your passport meets the entry re… Read More

A passport, as proof of citizenship and identification on an international trip, carries a photo, name, date of birth, gender and biometric information. US citizens must hold a valid US pass… Read More

by Clara LebrónConservatorships have become a hot topic in the tabloids fairly recently. From Britney Spears to the most recent scandal involving retired NFL star Michael Oher, it i… Read More

by  Ronnie GreeneJudge in the case told Bloomberg Law no filings came before his deskMichael Oher case shows how conservatorships receive scant scrutinyAmid the eyebrow-raising content… Read More

How they happen, how you can prevent them and how to persuade a judge to terminate oneBy Edd and Cynthia StatonIn 2019, a judge ruled that a 73-year-old man with a history of mental illness… Read More

By Samantha HoganA state senator says the unexplained deaths are of “grave concern” and calls for greater accountability.  Eight incapacitated people in the state’s ca… Read More

By Samantha HoganSupported decision-making is a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities, but it might not work for all.  Cindy Thielen, 31, lives ind… Read More

Flipping the homes of people in guardianships is big business in Florida—and advocates and former wards are calling foul.  by Rebecca GibianThe knock on Jan Garwood’s door… Read More

No matter which country you travel to, you will need a passport that shows your biometric information. But you will find it difficult to make a DFA passport appointment. Some people have to… Read More

The brief Version: In 1937, United States national law made the ownership and transfer of marijuana illegal for the US, effortlessly generating an underground and unregulated market whe… Read More

In the Kansas City area, self-advocates and public guardians see a need for a more tailored approach to support adults with disabilities by VickyDiaz-CamachoNicole Noblet just celebrated he… Read More

More and more experts are pushing for less restrictive alternatives to drastic legal action such as guardianships by Marilyn Perkins America’s population is aging. The U.S. Census Bure… Read More

What is abuse by guardians? While courts make efforts to ensure that guardians are trustworthy, some guardians have taken advantage of people in their car… Read More

by ARUSHI ANTHWAL, NIMISHA SRIVASTAVA The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a ‘special law’ that defines and prescribes punishme… Read More

By Samantha HoganSome probate courts say they don’t know how many adults are in guardianships or whether they’re still alive. Judge David Paris runs the Sagadahoc County Prob… Read More

The growing epidemic of elder abuse Elder abuse or mistreatment of older people goes back to ancient times. While other forms of violence dominate public health issues, elder abuse remai… Read More

State lawmakers have been working on two probate reform bills this session, one of which has already been signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs.By Susan CampbellPHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Advocat… Read More

Delays are continuing in the trial of a former professional guardian who is accused of exploiting elderly people under her care. Traci Hudson was back in a Pinellas County courtroom Tuesd… Read More

The sinking of the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on 15 April 1912 remains one of the most enduring maritime sagas of all time and is one of… Read More

Could you be during the a familiar Legislation Matchmaking?If you are into the a familiar rules dating (lifestyle also some body in an effective conjugal matchmaking), then you may enter a p… Read More