Guardianship process works fine, despite some concerns 
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Published: February 21, 2011
Despite one lawyer’s concerns about the diligence of attorneys appointed to protect the interests of disabled adults, attorneys and advocates around the state say Virginia’s adult guardianship process generally works as intended.
The issue was raised this month by elder law attorney Susan B. Potter of Virginia Beach. She said she has seen the same lawyers ...
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