ABLE OF CONTENTS, THE RETIREMENT NIGHTMARE


INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER ONE. The Graying of America

CHAPTER TWO. Frequently Asked Questions about  Conservatorships and Guardianships

CHAPTER THREE. Historical Roots of American Conservatorship / Guardianship Law

CHAPTER FOUR. Individual Court Struggles for Freedom : Defeats

CHAPTER FIVE. Individual Court Struggles for Freedom : Victories

CHAPTER SIX. Who Is Guarding the Guardians?

CHAPTER SEVEN. Alternatives to "Protective Proceedings"

CHAPTER EIGHT. How Should These Laws Be Changed?

CHAPTER NINE. Saving Yourself from Your Heirs and Protectors

APPENDIX A. State Codes and Statutes

APPENDIX B. Costs Involved in Fighting Unwanted Protective Proceedings: One Example

APPENDIX C.  Resources for the Elderly:
        Major National Organizations
        National Legal organizations
        Congressional Committees, Issues of Aging
        State Offices of Aging
        State Long-Term-Care Ombudsman Programs
        Related Websites
        References for Appendix C

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX