Crooked Caretakers: ‘Easier than you think’ to steal from the vulnerable
Scott Teter, head of the Michigan Attorney General’s Financial Crimes Division, said “it’s easier than you think for rogue guardians and conservators to steal from wards. Spotting exploitation is often left up to family members, but most families don’t have the resources to do that.” Teter continued with, the system is set up to respond to complaints, not search for evidence of exploitation. Michigan: Flaws In The Law In Michigan conservators have to file an annual financial report, but guardians don’t. Additionally, the financial report itself doesn’t require any receipts or backup documentation to account for the money. “It’s…
