Florida woman works to get life back 2 years after escaping guardianship

Summary

Jan Garwood, a Florida woman, was placed under court-ordered guardianship in 2017 after a car accident. She was subsequently deprived of her rights and assets by her guardians, Rebecca Fierle and Denise Willis.

Garwood escaped guardianship in 2020 and was able to regain her rights, but continues to struggle to rebuild her life. Willis was found to have committed multiple violations, including selling Garwood's belongings below market value and failing to provide proper care.

Garwood is now working to raise awareness of the flaws in Florida's guardianship system, hoping to prevent others from experiencing similar hardships.