An attorney in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has been indicted on charges that he stole almost $2 million from a deceased client’s estate. Prosecutors charged attorney Randolph Scott, 70, with mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, tax evasion and failure to file tax returns. If convicted on all the charges, he faces a minimum of 2 years […]
Estate Fraud – Breach of Fiduciary Duty
As the first baby boomers are now reaching retirement age, we are seeing an increase in the numbers of powers of attorney given to a relative or close family friend. Under the law of most states, the person who holds that power of attorney has a fiduciary duty to the person who granted the power. […]
Inheritance Fraud – It's Worldwide Problem
Usually the cases of inheritance fraud we deal with occur when a caregiver or greedy relative alters the will of a loved one or simply fails to turn over assets after death. Forged wills are another common occurrence. Unfortunately the problem is worldwide. This story details just how sneaky and dishonest some people can be. […]