We’re happy to be online again. The last four days provided an expensive reminder how some “kids” have taken to heart (and to the workplace) the education industry’s concept of giving ribbons or certificates to all involved thus emphasizing participation rather than accomplishment or achievement of goals. Nevertheless, we are back operational.
A number of new articles are featured in the EoD News Archive. We came across a legal blog posting about an interesting case out of Texas. With that as our home territory, we’ll work to learn more.
Get what this attorney out of Minnesota has to say about financial elder abuse:
The misuse of joint bank accounts, powers of attorney, trusts and guardianships is another aspect of financial abuse. These legal devices were created as protections, but in some cases become “licenses to steal.” It is difficult to investigate such cases. The evidence is in the hands of the perpetrator, and there is confusion about jurisdiction — civil or criminal.
Maybe he reads EoD? Click here to see the full article.
Another new posting happens to reference a Minnesota guardianship abuse case. The newspaper article cited is available here.
We have more corrupt judge stories – one out of Pennsylvania, another out of New York.
And for those of us who spend too much time with lawyers, the American Bar Association’s annual report of what’s hot and what’s not in the legal industry makes some interesting reading.
Estate of Denial® provides news, analysis and commentary on abusive practices occurring in probate courts and via probate instruments (wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney). We provide original perspective to educate the public regarding this growing threat to both individual freedoms and property rights.
