Guardianships and the Elderly

Imagine a system of justice in the US that strips its citizens of their Constitutional rights, voids their existing legal documents, gives others the right to spend their money and sell their assets, isolates them and has the ability to limit the time they can spend with their loved ones. While you may be thinking of the criminal justice system, the previous description refers to a parallel system that preys on the elderly and is determined to deem them unable to care for themselves. It is a system that allows those in control to take full advantage of their "wards of the state" - legally and under the watchful eyes of judges. It is called guardianship. Guardianship exists in every state and while it has gone under the radar for many decades, Dr. Sam Sugar''s new book, GUARDIANSHIPS AND THE ELDERLY, sheds light on this system, which enables those in-the-know to commit "the perfect crime." Dr. Sugar, a qualified physician and president of the Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), has written a unique guide that can be used by anyone caught up in the world of guardianship. The book begins by looking at the history of guardianship - from ancient times till today. It then provides a clear overview of how this system is set up to work - from the triggers that set it off to the different groups of people that make up the process: the judges, the guardians and all their associates. It, also, presents an accurate picture of just how difficult it is to free a family member from the system. There are things loved ones can do to fight a guardianship, but many obstacles and pitfalls await them in the battle. GUARDIANSHIPS AND THE ELDERLY is meant to prepare the reader for these eventualities. It includes a comprehensive glossary and a helpful resource section that may prove useful in the pursuit of real justice.