Britney Spears left her guardianship, but others who want independence remain stuck

Jamie Beck, who has a mild intellectual and developmental disability, was placed in a guardianship at the age of 19, after her parents died. She remained in the guardianship for eight years, before transitioning to to a supported decision-making arrangement.

If a judge rules a person can’t make their own decisions, the next step can be a legal guardianship or conservatorship. Some states allow less restrictive options, but advocates say it’s not enough.

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Carter Barrett