DENVER – When Pat Brannigan received a settlement from the United States Postal Service (USPS) after being injured while working, he thought he’d be paying off his mother’s house. But instead, he wound up broke and lost his dog. “It was almost like a nightmare,” Brannigan said. Continue to full story
Sharon Moore, co-owner and chief financial officer, was sentenced in federal court late Monday night to 20 years in federal prison for her role in the 2017 Ayundando Guardians embezzlement scandal. She and three others pled guilty to pocketing $11 million from clients and using that money to pay for Mercedez Benz, Final Four tickets and $4.4 million in American Express charges.. Ayudando’s President Susan Harris and her husband, William Harris, failed to show up for sentencing Monday. Warrants have been issued for them and the judge ordered GPS monitoring of Susan’s son who is still facing charges to ensure…
Read the story of Erica Loberg. Her father was an orthodontist and a UCLA School of Dentistry faculty member. After her father died, the decision was to how best to take care of mom. With the siblings having disagreements about taking care of mom, in steps guardianship, conservatorship and nightmares. Erica’s family conservatorship story
Anita M. Volpe of Rockland Maine is accused of stealing nearly $1.2 million from three elderly incapacitated people. The state is recommending that she serve seven years in prison. Volpe was indicted in March 2019 by a Knox County grand jury on three counts of felony theft, two counts of Class B misuse of entrusted property and one count of Class C misuse of entrusted property. She pleaded not guilty at her April arraignment. Volpe is free on bail with the condition that she not be a trustee, personal representative or handle finances for anyone else until the case is…
Etta James’ final year of life was marred by controversy, between her husband, Artis Mills, of 42 years and her two adult sons from prior relationships. James’ 2008 power of attorney gave legal authority to one of her sons, but her husband claimed it was signed after James already had dementia and was not competent. They fought in court over who would make her financial and medical decisions, and even how much money her husband would be allowed to have to pay for her care. And Yes, normally, the Power of Attorney would control, which would mean that the husband…
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…
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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