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Podcast: Slam the Gavel
Episode: Sam Sugar, M.D., Discusses How To Prevent Guardianships, What to Do To Prevent And When You Can't
Description: Slam the Gavel welcomes back Sam Sugar, M.D. to the show. we discussed how to prevent a Guardianship/Professional Guardianship from happening and what to do if you cannot. Dr. Sugar recommended having Advance Directives that state that under no circumstances that you want a guardianship. Also make sure a Health Care POA is in place and a Will. Make your wishes well known to family members as well as settling family disputes, as Guardianships can start with a disgruntled family member.
   There could be an estimated 3-3.5 million Guardianships in the United States and this creates a ne...