It's a system that has come under scrutiny nationwide, after pop star Britney Spears sought to end her conservatorship. In response to the Spears case, the U.S. Senate convened a committee hearing focused on the issue of guardianship reform.
If a judge rules a person can't make their own decisions, the next step can be a legal guardianship or conservatorship. Some states allow less restrictive options, but advocates say it's not enough.
If a judge rules a person can't make their own decisions, the next step can be a legal guardianship or conservatorship. Some states allow less restrictive options, but advocates say it's not enough.
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If a judge rules a person can't make their own decisions, the next step can be a legal guardianship or conservatorship. Some states allow less restrictive options, but advocates say it's not enough.