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.
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.
Who's watching the guardians? - Free Press Report
Wendy Wendland-Bowyer investigates abuse by professional guardians and conservators in Michigan's probate court system.
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.
Guardians for Profit - Los Angeles Times
Comprehensive investigative series describing how professional conservators, probate courts and the Public Guardian fail to protect the elderly in California. Reviews more than 2,400 cases.
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.
Rami's Rangers
Friends and family question Dr. Rami N. Rodriguez's treatment by his court-appointed conservator and express concern about his safety. Includes case details and advocacy information.
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.
Victims of Guardians
Explores fiduciary exploitation of elders and abuse of power by court-appointed lawyer-guardians. Includes a bibliography of investigative news articles.
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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