This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey open with a question on Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney. They discuss wills for single individuals without children, recommendations for everyone over 18 and the importance of having someone able to handle bills and accounts if incapacitated.
Now on to the episode topic: Britney Spears' Conservatorship!
The Lawmas cover:
- California vs. South Carolina conservatorship laws
- Multiple doctors involved in declaring incompetence
- Issues with Jamie Spears (Britney's father) as conservator:
- History of exploitation
- Past lawsuits and creditor issues
- Alcoholism
- Financial abuse of Britney since childhood
There are several key issues with conservatorship:
- No attorney choice for Britney
- Complete loss of bodily autonomy
- Forced IUD
- Controlled diet/food intake
- No privacy in medical treatment
- Father could access therapy notes
- Could attend therapy sessions
- More restrictive than typical conservatorships
Background Context on Britney Spears:
- Early exploitation as child star
- History of trauma
- Postpartum depression
- Lack of support system
- No opportunity for normal young adult development
Current Status:
- Still showing effects of conservatorship trauma
- Behavioral patterns reflecting stunted emotional development
- Questions about potential for full recovery
Be sure to watch and listen to Upcoming Episodes on:
- Scott Peterson
- Michael Ohr case
- JonBenét Ramsey case
- Other pop culture legal cases
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