「施設を移りたい」80代おじの希望をきっかけに特養老人ホームが親族を“排除”…8年続く面会拒否、成年後見制度「26年ぶり改正」でも拭えぬ懸念（弁護士JPニュース） - Yahoo!ニュース

This page reports on the reform of Japan's guardianship system (成年後見制度). Since its implementation in 2000, the system has protected elderly and disabled individuals with diminished decision-making capacity. However, it faced challenges including difficulty terminating guardianship once initiated, hard-to-remove guardians, and restricted self-determination of beneficiaries. In February, the Ministry of Justice compiled reform guidelines addressing these issues through provisions enabling mid-course termination, unified classification standards, limited delegated authority, and stronger emphasis on respecting the principal's intentions. Nevertheless, advocacy groups like the "Association of Guardianship and Family" express concerns and request prioritizing guardians selected by principals or family members. The article references a case where an 80-year-old man's facility transfer wish led to eight years of family visit denial.