The US Senate Special Committee on Aging Seeks Citizen Input on Guardianship/Conservatorship

THE US SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING is planning to have a future hearing (specific date unknown at this time) on guardianship, conservatorships, protective arrangements, and alternatives to guardianship/conservatorship.

The Committee is asking for the following citizen input:
*Stories and examples of problems with guardianships;
*Stories and examples of alternatives to guardianships; and
*Suggestions for protecting the rights of people being considered for or currently covered by guardianships, conservatorships, or other protective arrangements.

Anyone can submit a statement for the record to: guardianships@aging.senate.gov. The Committee requests statements be brief --- no longer than five pages.

Statements must be submitted by March 23, 2023

Please remember, the Committee cannot get involved in any case in any way. The purpose of the hearing will be to document problems related to protective arrangements and to identify potential solutions.