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Proposed Bill, 'Karilyn's Law,' Pushes for Guardianship Reform

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Christine Montanti and New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo at a recent press conference, advocating for the passage of guardianship reform. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Christine Montanti and New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo at a recent press conference, advocating for the passage of guardianship reform. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Christine Montanti and her mother, Karilyn. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Christine Montanti and her mother, Karilyn. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Christine Montanti has been fighting for unfettered access to her mother, Karilyn — a victim of guardianship abuse, she says — for seven years. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Christine Montanti has been fighting for unfettered access to her mother, Karilyn — a victim of guardianship abuse, she says — for seven years. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Karilyn and Christine Montanti. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

Karilyn and Christine Montanti. COURTESY CHRISTINE MONTANTI

authorMichelle Trauring on Feb 24, 2025
For seven years, Christine Montanti’s life has been put on hold. For seven years, she has faced bullying, harassment, stalking and intimidation tactics, she says. She has poured an unimaginable... more

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