That is supposedly designed to protect them. More remarkable than anything is how the state plays a role in essentially robbing people of their assets at a time when they most need them. At issue here is whats called guardianship and the people in charge are the wards of the state. America tonights Sheila Macvicar brings us a tragic story that began with a knock at the door. Just like that, my overwhelm life was shattered. With that knock, rudy and rennie north were about to embark on a 22month ordeal, one that would deprive them of freedom. She never said it was anything other than we have three choices. One i can call the police. Two i can put you in a psychiatric ward. Three you can go to a assisted living facility. Reporter the woman at the door was april parks, appointed by a judge in las vegas to serve as the north private guardian. Unknown to the north and their family a doctor and physician assistant providing in home care had declared the couple unable to care for themselves.