Supported Decision Making - A Call to Action with Jonathan Martinis
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View ArticleDocumentary coming soon: The Economis Rape of America's Secret Wealth Exchanges
This preview of the documentary "The Economic Rape of America: Exposing America's Secret Wealth Exchanges" reveals the economic impact of destruction to America's families and economy as a result of...
View ArticleThe Saddest Story in the World
ANGLETON, Texas (CN) - A Texas evangelist tricked a disabled woman into moving in with him, defrauded her of her $270,000 personal injury settlement and then kicked her out of his house, the woman...
View ArticleI-Team Exclusive: Senior Says She Was Forced Into Nursing Home
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A prominent attorney and guardian plead guilty to stealing millions from her elderly clients. Now, a woman in a separate case says she too is a victim.Eyewitness News’...
View ArticleCriminal Charges for Belfast Lawyer Accused of Bilking 2 Elderly Clients
A lawyer from Belfast accused of bilking two elderly clients of more than $300,000 has been indicted by a Waldo County grand jury for theft and misuse of entrusted property. 60-year-old William Dawson...
View Article2 caretakers charged with stealing at least $184,000 from elderly couple
Laticia Lewis, left, and Justina KemokaiTwo live-in caretakers who worked separately for a Highland Park couple have been charged with stealing at least $184,000 through unapproved ATM withdrawals,...
View ArticleDocumentary: America's Secret Wealth Exchanges
This documentary is the story of a woman who lost her husband then was plunged into the ugly world of greed, corruption, and legal abuse via unnecessary and predatory litigation. The widow was...
View ArticleSenior-to-Senior Aggression Common in U.S. Nursing Homes
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly adults who live in nursing homes may commonly deal with aggressive or inappropriate behavior from fellow residents, a new study suggests.The study of...
View ArticleFlorida Guardianship Court Permits Dismissal of Incapacity Petition
Sometimes, family members file a Petition for Incapacity over a relative. Sometimes, the person filing the Petition for Incapacity wants to withdraw the pleading. Perhaps the Petition was misguided,...
View ArticleBelleville attorney to be suspended for 60 days
Belleville attorney Charles Stegmeyer, 72, will be suspended from the practice of law for 60 days beginning Dec. 4, by order of the Illinois Supreme Court.The suspension stems from misconduct charges...
View ArticleOregon, Illinois, attorney has license suspended
Oregon, Illinois, attorney Richard Folk has had his license suspended for two years by the Supreme Court of Illinois after the attorney was found guilty of misdemeanor possession of marijuana.Folk,...
View ArticleNo Injury in Huge Senior Financial Abuse Case
SAN JOSE, Calif. (CN) - A federal judge dismissed all claims in a lawsuit alleging that a Palo Alto retirement community funneled nearly $200 million of its residents' money to its corporate parent and...
View ArticleTips for Seniors: How to Avoid Incarceration in a Nursing Home
Like most able-bodied, independent seniors, I’m surrounded by loving and supportive family members who are chomping at the bit to strip me of my dignity and lock me away in the most Draconian nursing...
View ArticleThanksgiving brings special appreciation for those exposing probate abuse
While a specific Estate of Denial® Thanksgiving post hadn’t previously been planned, today provided two probate-related reasons for special thanks so, what can I say, a post became a must-do.First, the...
View ArticleMissouri prosecutor admits stealing $540k from elderly client
KANSAS CITY, Mo. • A lawyer who was elected this month as a northwestern Missouri county prosecutor won’t be serving in that role after all, having pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more...
View ArticleHired Caregiver Charged with Financial Exploitation of Patient
A hired caregiver faces charges of financial exploitation of a patient in Albertson Park.New Castle County Police have announced the arrest of the Wilmington nurse's assistant, Chudilya Williams, after...
View ArticleTwo given probation in fleecing victims
HUNTINGTON A Lesage couple received probation with orders to pay restitution in the alleged fleecing of three incapacitated adults at the woman's home. The separate plea agreements convicted April L....
View ArticleHanover woman accused of fraud against 71-year-old
Ashland police have arrested a 51-year-old woman accused of committing more than $30,000 worth of fraud against a 71-year-old woman who was in her care. Angela Chisholm, 51, of the 13000 block of Cedar...
View ArticleMaplewood Woman Allegedly Takes $47K From Vulnerable Mother
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Maplewood woman is facing charges of exploitation after she allegedly took $47,000 from her mentally ill mother. Annette Lynn Biel, 50, faces one count of financial exploitation...
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