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Part 2: Use Estate Planning To Avoid Adult Guardianship And Elder Abuse

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed under their care. Here, we’ll discuss how seniors can use estate planning to avoid the potential abuse and other negative consequences of court-ordered guardianship. As our senior population continues to expand, an increasing number of elder abuse cases involving professional guardians have made headlines. The New Yorker exposed one of the most shocking accounts of elder abuse by professional guardians, which took place in Nevada and saw more than 150 seniors swindled out of their life savings by a corrupt Las Vegas guardianship agency. The Las Vegas case and others like it have shed light on a disturbing new phenomenon—individuals who seek guardianship to take control of the lives of vulnerable…Read More

How Do You Name A Guardian For Your Minor Children?

The thought of not being around to raise your children feels crushing and too awful to consider. But if you don’t name a guardian for your children and you pass away or become incapacitated while they are minors, a judge who doesn’t know you, your children or your family will decide who raises them. Families tend to fight over children, especially if there’s money involved. And what if you have family that you don’t want raising your children? How To Choose A Guardian Consider these factors when choosing candidates for guardians and back up guardians: How well the child and potential guardian know and enjoy each other Location – if the guardian lives far away, your child would have to move from a familiar school, friends, and neighborhood. If your guardian is not…Read More

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