Conservatorship Abuse

Conservatorship Abuse

Conservatorship abuse can take many forms, from physical abuse (e.g. beatings, bed sores, broken bones), emotional abuse (e.g. verbal abuse, undue influence), or financial abuse (e.g. financial affairs in disorder, unduly influenced gifts, theft of money, property or real property). Signs of Abuse Conservatorship abuse tends to be financial in nature; example: the conservator stealing or embezzling money from the ward; missing assets; large withdraws from bank accounts, etc.  Other signs of abuses can include: — Unpaid Bill Notices:  notices for unpaid credit card bills; car loan, taxes, etc. —  Bounced Checks:  checks start bouncing; bill collectors calling — Changes…

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Elder Exploitation

How Courts and Guardians Exploit the Elderly and their Estates

A California man spent $50,000 in legal fees freeing his stepmother from the clutches of a so-called guardian in Las Cruces, New Mexico, who charged $140,000 for services over a year’s time. – – – – – – – – – – Prosecutors in Pinellas County, Florida, on Nov. 15 charged Traci S. Hudson, guardian and then-president of the Pinellas County Guardianship Association, with felony exploitation of an elderly person. She’s accused of stealing $541,541, via charges of $1,600 per day, from a 92-year-old man she persuaded to assign his power of attorney to her. Within 10 months, she allegedly…

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