Guardianship - Conservatorship - Probate - Elder Abuse
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As many conservators have both powers delegated to them, the potential for financial exploitation becomes of grave concern. In many cases, a capacity hearing never takes place and a conservatorship is established on allegations alone. Conservatorships are very expensive, often requiring the services of multiple lawyers as well as mandating a high rate of recompense for the conservator. Abusive practices occurring in probate courts and via probate instruments (wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney). Abuse and fraud abounds.