Category: Elder Abuse
Estate case in New England continues to highlight example of mounting expenses in probate litigation. Rising bills and controversy continue to support the Geraldine Webber estate case in New Hampshire as the winning side begins submitting their bills as well. The news on the case began when a doctor who testified as an expert witness […]
Elderly people or those who are disabled and unable to make proper decisions or care for themselves have long had court appointed guardians or conservators. These are typically family members, but courts are increasingly turning to a new business: guardians for hire. When appointed by a judge, these individuals hold authority over their wards, including […]
Depending on your perspective, this case is either proof of what proper estate planning can do or an exercise in frustration in a case of elder financial abuse. A court decision has ruled that a bank may use funds from an estate to defend a court battle where the daughter of a wealthy woman is […]
With the holiday season on the horizon, the end of year financial season has arrived. It’s time to deal with money issues relating to income tax planning, charitable giving and scams and the annual check up on family finances. There is not too much in the way of tax drama in the final weeks of […]
A word to the wise: if you cannot find an independent financial report on an investment property, usually that is because it does not exist. A resident of Naperville, Illinois scammed a group of retirees with a convincing story of lucrative Turkish bonds that both he and his family were personally invested in. No one asked […]
Ernie Banks, known as “Mr. Cub” had been diagnosed with dementia just days before he signed a will leaving his small estate to a caregiver, charges his estranged wife. Seems like she isn’t done with him yet. In a case for resolving marital disputes sooner rather than later, the battle between Ernie Banks and his […]
A Walnut Ridge woman was arrested Thursday for forging a will after someone else had died. KAIT reported the story in an article titled “Woman arrested for forging new will after someone died.” An Arkansas woman, Kimberly Dement Dotson, has been arrested for allegedly forging the will of an elderly person. She is believed to […]
According to the new survey, the most common types of financial loss reported: funds disappearing from accounts (reported by 33%); unauthorized purchase of products or services (reported by 23%). Are you or anyone you know a victim of elder abuse? With the occurrence of elder abuse largely underreported, there is likely someone you know that […]
“This is about protecting the state’s most vulnerable people,” Pelanda said. “We want to hold those in charge of others responsible and ensure they know what’s expected of them.” Ohio is taking action against a developing problem: guardianship abuse. Recent media reports have revealed that Ohio has a large problem with some court-appointed guardians who […]
I’m always saddened by the stories of people who have been swindled. But there’s something even more despicable when scammers go after senior citizens, who don’t have as much time as younger victims to make up for lost money. It’s a sad reality that crooks seek out vulnerable older individuals who might be more easily […]
