Advocates are hoping that the high profile nature of the Brooke Astor estate looting trial will serve as an impetus for increased attention and meaningful reform in the areas of estate abuse and elder exploitation. In February 2009, the Los Angeles Times reported that in addition to being investigated by a grand [...]
Probate reform: Astor case shows need, CA guardian case to show commitment
Lou Ann Anderson
October 19, 2009
www.EstateofDenial.com
Advocates are hoping that the high profile nature of the Brooke Astor estate looting trial will serve as an impetus for increased attention and meaningful reform in the areas of estate abuse and elder exploitation. In February [...]
Special Update
Janet Phelan
October 16, 2009
The San Bernardino County Sentinel
As the October 20th date of her licensing hearings looms, new allegations have surfaced concerning professional misconduct by conservator/fiduciary Melodie Scott.
Scott is president of C.A.R.E., Inc, a Redlands firm offering conservatorships, trusteeships and other services for the elderly. She was denied her professional license in August of [...]