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Frederick H Green

Court Appointed Guardian Steals $Thousands from Elderly

July 30, 2020
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Frederick H. Green of Thompson Township, Ohio, and a former probate court-appointed guardian, was charged with three counts of fourth-degree felony grand theft, and one count of third-degree felony perjury. Green pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on a personal recognizance bond. Green was appointed as a legal guardian for William Vancura, in May 2017 by Judge Tim Grendell of the Geauge County Probate Court.  In September of 2017, the bar association received a grievance letter against Green.  The letter claimed that Green, in his role as legal guardian, misappropriated $18,400 from Vancura. Michael T. Judy, Chairman…

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Elderly Care Taker

Crooked Caretakers: ‘Easier than you think’ to steal from the vulnerable

July 20, 2020
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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…

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