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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Probate Jackal Alert

Protect Yourself from Inheritance Theft

Inheritance theft can range from manipulating a person’s wishes while they’re still alive, to theft and embezzlement that occurs after the death. Forging or Destroying Documents Some family members (and advisors) might prepare a fake will or a fake amendment to a real will, giving the forger a bigger share of the inheritance.  A family member can also prepare a fake power of attorney with language that says one sibling over others should be in control of all assets. For example:  a parent who leaves most of their estate to a disabled child who cannot take care of herself. In…

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Veteran

Memphis Attorney Takes Funds from Veterans

Keith L. Dobbs of Memphis, Tennessee, and who was already disbarred by the Tennessee Bar Association for prior bad acts, has been charged with a total of 67 federal felony violations.  One indictment seeks the forfeiture of at least $406,533.00 in criminal proceeds, according to a statement from the Social Security Office of the Inspector General. According to the indictments, Dobbs misappropriated funds from 26 victims who received veteran’s benefits and nine Social Security recipients. Dobbs acted as a fiduciary for these victims because they were unable to manage their benefits due to physical or mental disabilities. The indictments were…

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Stealing from Disabled Person

$250 Per Hour for Mowing Lawn Of Mentally Ill Lady

Austin R. Buttars an attorney in Dublin, Ohio, has been suspended indefinitely by the Ohio Supreme court for overcharging or stealing more than $128,000 from a mentally ill client, including charging his $250 hourly legal rate for mowing his client’s lawn. Buttars has been under an interim suspension since June 2019, after he was convicted of fourth-degree felony theft. The Court conditioned his return to the practice of law on proof that he paid the remaining $66,174 of the $128,674 he took from his former client or that he reimbursed the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection for any amount awarded…

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Probate Theft

Lawyer Steals from Elderly and Disabled

Dorothea Kingsbury, an estate attorney from Cleveland Ohio, is charged with stealing over $1.1 million dollars from her clients; whereby she served as their guardian and/or conservator. For years Kingsbury worked through probate court; with court records showing that she has had more than 400 cases.  However, she has now been indicted for theft and money laundering in Cyahoga County.  Kingsbury has been charged with stealing for the elderly and disabled persons, whom the courts have ruled as incompetent; and where the courts selected Kingsbury to serve as their guardian / conservator. Information excerpts from Cleveland 19 News

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Corrupt Probate System

Horrible Los Angeles Probate Court

The State of California is protecting predatory judges like Elizabeth Lippitt and every other judicial predator. The California State Bar is used to get rid of attorneys who complain about judicial corruption. Even judges who object disappear. Here is how the system works. A family is worried that someone is abusing a relative so they file a petition with the probate court. The Court assigns a Court Appointed Attorney (CAC) to assess elder’s assets. If the elder has sufficient assets to steal, a mediation is set. In the cases of Widow M:  Widow M had been held psychological captive by…

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Probate Jackal Alert

Be Aware of these Terms & Situations

Guardian Ad Litem A Guardian Ad Litem is a person appointed by the court, usually to help determine whether or not a guardian or conservator is necessary and to determine what is in the best interests of the prospective ward. Once the probate court rules on the evidence, a long-term conservator or guardian is appointed if warranted. The term “ad litem” is Latin. It means “for the suit.” As noted above, guardian ad litems are temporary guardians appointed while the courts evaluate the evidence. Typically, once the probate court appoints a guardian ad litem; soon after a permanent guardian and…

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