Legislation inspired by a Chicago Tribune investigation into some hospitals’ questionable guardianship petitions has advanced ...

Caring for one’s own financial situation is a key part of one’s own independence. But there are some cases where a person needs help making legal and financial decisions. That’s where the concept of ...

When an adult becomes unable to make decisions because of illness, injury, or cognitive decline, families face important ...

(WXYZ) — A Wayne County Probate Judge recently made a historic decision. Instead of putting a Dearborn Heights woman under guardianship, he allowed her to retain ...

As our parents age, our roles often reverse. We take on the role of parent, making sure they take their medications and get to doctors’ appointments. Our parents revert to the role of adolescent, ...

The premiere of a controversial Lifetime docuseries about the ongoing health and financial battles of former talk show host and shock jock Wendy Williams has sharpened the focus on her court-appointed ...

Wendy Williams, the famous talk show host, has long been a media fixture, but in recent years, her name has been associated with a highly publicized guardianship battle. This case underscores the ...

We’re reading and watching “Killers of the Flower Moon” for Econ Extra Credit this month. The 2017 true crime book, and its new feature film adaptation, shine a light on the conspiracy to murder Osage ...

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