When the State of New Hampshire determines that an individual should be deprived of liberty and the pursuit of happiness and put under the guardianship of the state, it petitions a Court (Judge of Probate) to find that the "ward" is "incapable of exercising" his or her rights to do any or all of the following:
1* Travel or decide where to live.
2* Refuse or consent to medical or other professional care, counseling, treatment or service, including the right to admit or discharge the ward from any hospital or other medical institution providing such at the lawful direction of the guardian of the person.
3* Marry or divorce.
4* Make a will or waive the provisions of a will.
5* Hold or obtain a motor vehicle operator's license.
6* Testify in any judicial or administrative proceedings.
7* Have access to, grant release of, withhold, deny, or refuse authorization for the guardian of the person to obtain access to and release the ward's confidential records and papers insofar as the same may be reasonably needed by the guardian of the person to ensure that the ward's mental, emotional and physical health concerns are properly addressed and treated.
8* Possess or manage real or personal property or income from any source.
9* Make gifts.
10* Lend or borrow money.
11* Pay or collect debts.
12* Manage or run a business.
13* Convey or hold property.
14* Cancel, reject or oppose any authority or power granted by the guardian of the state and/or person.
15* Continue to act as a member of a partnership.
16* Initiate, defend or settle lawsuits.
17* Make contracts or grant power of attorney or other authorization.
18* Make decisions concerning educational matters and training.
All of which seems to suggest that rights are something that, if they're not exercised, you lose.
Of course, given that New Hampshire is strong on individual liberty, it's to be expected that the state would claim the bare minimum. If an 89 year old home owner isn't keeping his property up to code, it's deemed sufficient to take away his/her right to travel and refuse medical care. (1,2,5 and 7). The right to make money and to be fleeced has to be protected. After all, property rights are more important than human rights any time.