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 […]
Silent Screams – America's Growing Elder Abuse Problem
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 […]
Grandson Gets Prison For Defrauding Grandfather's Estate
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 […]