The State Government based offices of Public Trustee and Guardian can take over various levels of decision making for people who have diminished capacity - but this may not be the best outcome.  The best outcome is to repair the family dysfunction.

The State Government based offices of Public Trustee and Guardian can take over various levels of decision making for people who have diminished capacity - but this may not be the best outcome. The best outcome is to repair the family dysfunction.

Public Trustee & Guardian - the last resort

A granddaughter turns her grandma's place into party central; A brother won't open up the purse strings to upgrade their parents house; An elderly woman scrimps on food and heat because a daughter is having problems with private school fees and uses her money.  Money Dearest is a podcast series that looks at the growing issue of financial elder abuse.   What can you do when families aren't working?  How can you plan to live well in your later life?  Do you know if your parents or grandparents have anything in place when they are unable to make decisions on their own?  Everyone needs to do some estate planning to avoid being a burden on those who are closest to you - Money Dearest shows how to avoid the pitfalls.

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A granddaughter turns her grandma's place into party central; A brother won't open up the purse strings to upgrade their parents house; An elderly woman scrimps on food and heat because a daughter is having problems with private school fees and uses her money. Money Dearest is a podcast series that looks at the growing issue of financial elder abuse. What can you do when families aren't working? How can you plan to live well in your later life? Do you know if your parents or grandparents have anything in place when they are unable to make decisions on their own? Everyone needs to do some estate planning to avoid being a burden on those who are closest to you - Money Dearest shows how to avoid the pitfalls.

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Public Trustee & Guardian - the last resort

Public Trustee & Guardian - the last resort