tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post3711698493001151948..comments2024-03-16T10:27:24.590-05:00Comments on National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse: Battle for GuardianshipNASGAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750715258684749317noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-19264523056117699212008-09-23T13:59:00.000-05:002008-09-23T13:59:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, it is too late to ask Suzanne Munn ...Unfortunately, it is too late to ask Suzanne Munn what her wishes are at this time:<BR/><BR/>Kellogg: "In June, Kellogg asked the Probate Court to appoint him as emergency temporary guardian for his aunt, who is in failing physical and mental health."<BR/><BR/>In addition, if true, I believe Ms. Munn made her wishes clear who her fiduciary would be, Ms Merchant, for the past 10 years before her health declined:<BR/><BR/>"Mrs. Merchant was Suzanne Munn's bookkeeper, tax preparer and fiduciary for at least 10 years, She watched out for her interests and cared for her."<BR/><BR/>My belief is that family members must always be considered first if it is in the best interest of the ailing person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-30592179697198579922008-09-22T21:33:00.000-05:002008-09-22T21:33:00.000-05:00Suzanne Munn's wishes should be respected. It's he...Suzanne Munn's wishes should be respected. It's her money. It's her decision. If she wants her nephew to handle her financial affairs, then that's exactly what should happen.<BR/><BR/>The Court has no business over-riding someone's wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-1914546279187266802008-09-22T19:03:00.000-05:002008-09-22T19:03:00.000-05:00In this particular case, if the allegations are tr...In this particular case, if the allegations are true, I would not appoint Kellogg, the nephew as his Aunt's temporary guardian.<BR/><BR/>Any person petitioning the court for guardianship who has a criminal arrest backgroud and/or is an individual with a problematic financial history would be a risky choice as a fiduciary.<BR/><BR/>The court needs to closely monitor all fiduciaries, whether family or non-family members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com