When a loved one has mounting medical, financial, and mental health needs, a family may appoint a guardian or a conservator to assume legal guardianship over an adult. Guardianship cases have become more common in the public eye … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Your Bank Thinks You Need a Guardian — Former Talk Show Host Wendy Williams v. Wells Fargo
March 22, 2022 by
Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek Actress and NASA Volunteer, Is Embroiled in Complicated Conservatorship Situation
September 28, 2021 by
Earlier this year, Nichelle Nichols, 88, who played Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek,” starred in a highly acclaimed documentary, “Woman in Motion.” “Woman in Motion” told the story of Nichols' role in diversifying the … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs the New Netflix Movie “I Care A Lot” Realistic About Guardianship?
March 5, 2021 by
Q. I just watched “I Care A Lot” on Netflix and it was certainly eye-opening. In the story, a shady legal guardian, Marla Grayson, abuses the system by targeting wards that don’t really need her, places them in care facilities, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Guardianship Turns into a Nightmare
September 15, 2020 by
Kim Stryker, a Virginia resident, was a long-distance caregiver for her father, Steven Stryker, a Navy veteran residing in Florida. Steven had his share of health issues over the years including alcoholism, bipolar disorder, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageAdult Children Seek Guardianship of Their Astronaut Dad, Buzz Aldrin
August 1, 2018 by
In July 1969, the first person to set foot on the moon's surface was Neil Armstrong. Nine minutes later, Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. touched down. History was made!On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 next year, astronaut … [Read more...]
Print This PageHer Parents Were Kidnapped by a Professional Guardian
October 4, 2017 by
Rudy North was an avid reader, who had a sharp mind and liked to write down quotes from his favorite books. Rennie, his wife of fifty-seven years, was recovering from lymphoma and suffered from neuropathy so severe that her legs … [Read more...]
Print This PageLiving with Fewer Rights than a Convicted Felon
September 25, 2015 by
Q. My 30-year-old cousin, Donnie, is intellectually disabled. He works at the Wendy's near my house, serving burgers and greeting customers with a smile. He has a bank account, saves most of the money he earns, makes a mean chili, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Loved Ones Aren’t Permitted to Visit
August 1, 2015 by
Peter Falk and his daughter, Catherine. (from dalje.com) Jane and Maria are sisters who haven't spoken in ten years due to a disagreement over their mother's care. Jane was a caregiver for her mother, Millie, and served as her … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Nursing Homes are Collecting Debts- More Reason to Plan Ahead
January 27, 2015 by
Lillian Palermo, a 90-year old retired insurance executive, entered a nursing home after she began experiencing dementia, falls, and surgical complications. Her husband, Dino, who is eight years her junior, visits her every day. … [Read more...]
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