Posts Tagged estate fraud
Silent Screams – America’s Growing Elder Abuse Problem
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on May 16, 2013
Elder Abuse – It’s not exactly a household word. While everyone has a mental picture of what that term means, most people don’t know how widespread the problem has become. The very victims are often unable to report the problem – if they even know they are being victimized. Those that do realize that they [...]
Dad Squanders Daughter’s Inheritance, Bank Liable
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on January 30, 2013
by Brian Mahany A 41 year old Florida man was arrested after being accused of stealing his daughter’s $58,000 inheritance. Published reports and court records reveal that Willie Lockridge was the father of the victim. Apparently the victim’s mother died in 2011 and left almost $59,000 to her daughter. The girl’s uncle was court appointed [...]
Ultimate Inheritance Fraud? Cops Exhume Chicago Lottery Winner, Fear Cyanide Poisoning
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on January 19, 2013
by Brian Mahany The registered trademark of the Illinois Lottery is the slogan, “Anything’s Possible.” Apparently that includes murder. This story comes courtesy of today’s Chicago Tribune. Cops in Chicago exhumed the body of Urooj Khan, a recent million dollar lottery winner. The medical examiner’s office originally ruled in July that Khan die of hardening [...]
Lawyer, Accountant Implicated in Estate Fraud Case
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery, Legal Malpractice on January 13, 2013
by Brian Mahany Although I still believe the practice of law is a noble profession, the ambulance chasers and ethically challenged members of the Bar keep us pretty far down in public opinion polls. This story from Tennessee is not going to help change that undeserved reputation. Paul Porter and his son Joe built up [...]
State Farm Agent Pleads Guilty To Inheritance Fraud
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on January 12, 2013
by Brian Mahany Ordinarily the inheritance fraud cases we see involve caregivers or family members that coerce an aging parent into signing a new will. Often it is an alert banker or financial professional that discovers the fraud. In this story, it is an insurance agent that apparently committed the fraud. Thomas Smith was an [...]
America’s Greatest Lawyer Died Without A Will? It’s True! (estate fraud blog)
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on January 12, 2013
by Brian Mahany On Christmas I saw Stephen Spielberg’s epic movie about Abraham Lincoln. Many think he was America’s greatest lawyer. Until today, I didn’t know that Lincoln never took the time to write a will. He joins the ranks of most Americans who won’t take an hour of their time to think about what [...]
Will Contests, Inheritance Fraud and Probate Fraud
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on December 25, 2012
by Brian Mahany Admittedly this is a dark post to be writing on Christmas day. While tens of millions of people are celebrating this joyous and most blessed holiday, other families are struggling with bitter feelings and anger. The death of loved one is difficult under any circumstances. Add fraud, forgeries and undue influence and [...]
Michael Jackson’s Will A Fake? – Probate / Estate Fraud Blog Post
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on December 8, 2012
by Brian Mahany Even years after his death, controversy still haunts Michael Jackson. No sooner was Michael buried, then Michael’s mother Katherine challenged his estate. Specifically, she challenged the two men who were acting as executors of the estate. That challenge was ultimately withdrawn but not before Michael’s father Joe file his own challenge. His [...]
Grandson Gets Prison For Defrauding Grandfather’s Estate
Posted by admin in Fraud Recovery on December 6, 2012
by Brian Mahany This is a very sad story. Unfortunately, it’s one we see with increasing frequency. As millions of families gather for holiday festivities, many of our elderly and disabled family members find themselves the victims of elder fraud and theft. The people committing these terrible crimes? It’s often family members or caregivers. Michael [...]
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