The 2023 conviction of Florida professional guardian Traci Hudson shows that family members' complaints were ignored for years while the guardian exploited, abused and neglected wards under her care.
Britney Spears, Netflixâs âI Care A Lotâ put guardianship abuse in spotlight
Florida advocates welcome pop cultureâs interest in what they say is a flawed system that allows court-appointed guardians to prey on seniors and the vulnerable.
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Alandria Brown, second from left, of Hendersonville, Tenn., sits with William Henry of Los Angeles, far left, and other Britney Spears supporters outside a Feb. 11 court hearing concerning the pop singer s conservatorship at the Stanley Mosk Courhouse in Los Angeles. [ CHRIS PIZZELLO | AP ]
Andrei Girenkov watched the movie in spurts, unable to stomach it all at once.
âIt was really painful,â the Tampa lawyer said. âI found the characters too realistic, and I found them disgusting.â
Guardianship ends in isolation from family, alleged neglect and death from COVID-19
Guardians and lawyers paid $287K
Under guardianship in Florida, a stranger can take you to court and have all your rights taken away, even if you have family members willing to care for you.
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ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. â Under guardianship in Florida, a stranger can take you to court and have all your rights taken away, even if you have family members willing to care for you.
The ABC Action News I-Team uncovered the financial, emotional and deadly consequences of guardianship for one Florida woman and her family.