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9781573927963

The Retirement Nightmare

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    9781573927963

  • ISBN10:

    1573927961

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2000-05-01
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books
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Summary

Statutes originally designed to help elderly relatives who are unable to look after their own needs are now being increasingly abused by calculating heirs to direct the transfer of family assets to themselves. Based on 55 cases drawn from courtrooms across America, The Retirement Nightmare describes what can happen to competent elders when such proceedings are filed against them by relatives or other so-called protectors in the social welfare community. This breakthrough book exposes the secretive world of involuntary "protective proceedings" and more importantly gives seniors the tools they need to protect themselves from this predatory litigation.

Author Biography

Diane G. Armstrong, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who works as a writer and consultant

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 7(2)
Introduction 9(6)
The Graying of America
15(12)
Frequently Asked Questions about Conservatorships and Guardianships
27(30)
Historical Roots of American Conservatorship/Guardianship Law
57(20)
Individual Court Struggles for Freedom: Defeats
77(40)
Individual Court Struggles for Freedom: Victories
117(36)
Who Is Guarding the Guardians?
153(14)
Alternatives to ``Protective Proceedings''
167(12)
How Should Our Laws Be Changed?
179(28)
Saving Yourself from Your Heirs and Protectors
207(156)
APPENDICES
Appendix A. State Codes and Statutes
237(86)
Appendix B. Costs Involved in Fighting Unwanted Protective Proceedings: One Example
323(2)
Appendix C. Resources for the Elderly
325(38)
Major National Organizations
325(10)
National Legal Organizations
335(2)
Congressional Committees, Issues of Aging
337(1)
State Offices of Aging
338(10)
State Long-Term-Care Ombudsman Programs
348(10)
Related Websites
358(2)
References for Appendix C
360(3)
Glossary 363(24)
Bibliography 387(6)
Index 393

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