Guardianship/Conservatorship

Netflix’s popular new movie, "I Care a Lot," may be far-fetched in a lot of ways, but it does highlight some real weaknesses in the guardianship system. Fortunately, steps can be taken to avoid the kind of nightmare the film portrays. ...

Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one's well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest.  ...

In a funny and scary segment, John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, then the court will appoint a substitute decision maker.

Elderlaw 101

No one wants to see a loved one become unable to make decisions for him or herself. If this happens, however, the court may appoint a substitute...

Elderlaw 101

Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker. ...

What would you do if both your parents asked you to assist them with their suicides within the same year? A decade after the fact, a son recounts how he fulfilled his parents' wishes.

This companion book to the PBS special of the same name offers a storehouse of practical advice for caregivers.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on the nation's guardianship system Thursday, July 22, at w...