Public Education & Advocacy — Guardianship Reform & Elder Rights
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End Guardianship Abuse

Educating the Public About Elder Rights, Guardianship Reform, Due Process, and Protection of Vulnerable Adults.

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By the Numbers

The Scale of the Problem

~1.3M
Adults Under Guardianship
Estimated active cases in the U.S.
$50B+
Assets Under Guardian Control
Estimated assets managed by guardians
50
States Affected
Guardianship concerns documented nationwide
Millions
Family Members Impacted
Families separated by court-ordered guardianship

Sources: University of Cincinnati Law Review, National Center for State Courts, and public advocacy research.

Documented Concerns

Why Guardianship Reform Matters

Investigative journalists, advocacy organizations, and documentary filmmakers have documented serious concerns about the adult guardianship system.

Loss of Autonomy

Guardianship can strip adults of the right to make decisions about their own healthcare, finances, housing, and personal relationships.

Financial Exploitation Risks

Documented concerns about asset mismanagement, excessive fees, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults under guardianship.

Family Separation

Families report being denied access to their loved ones after guardianship is established, raising serious civil rights concerns.

Due Process Concerns

Critics argue that guardianship proceedings often lack adequate legal representation and transparency for the person being placed under guardianship.

Lack of Oversight

Inadequate court oversight and monitoring of guardians has been documented by investigative journalists and reform advocates.

Difficult to Terminate

Once established, guardianships can be extremely difficult to end, even when the ward's capacity has improved or circumstances have changed.

Featured Documentary

The Guardians

The Rogovy Foundation describes The Guardians as an investigative documentary focused on allegations of corruption and exploitation within parts of the Nevada guardianship system, and concerns about elderly individuals losing control of finances and healthcare decisions.

The documentary investigates and reports allegations. Viewers are encouraged to review the film critically and consult multiple sources.

Justice and accountability in guardianship

Investigative journalism shining a light on guardianship concerns

Join the Movement for Reform

Thousands of families across America are fighting to protect their loved ones from guardianship abuse. Learn how you can make a difference.

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