In this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of the #FreeBritney movement on long-term care residents in Washington State and updates to the laws governing guardianship and conservatorship. We are joined by Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds Patricia Hunter, Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Attorney Amy Freeman, and our special guest Attorney Bryana Cross Bean.

Note: This episode does not contain legal advice. If you are looking for legal advice we recommend that you check out the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys at https://www.naela.org/.

• To check out Attorney Bean's work, head to https://crossbeanlegal.com/
• To email Attorney Bean with your feedback or stories about the Uniform Guardianship Act, and how it may have harmed or benefited you, write to attorneybean@outlook.com
• For the full text of the Uniform Guardianship Act (UGA) read Chapter 11.130 RCW

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