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Month: July 2020

Letter in mail for probate hearing

Why You MUST Respond to Letter about Probate Court

July 15, 2020
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So you got a letter in the mail from someone (relative, lawyer, doctor,…) saying a hearing is scheduled for you for “Probate Court”. Your first reaction is, “What is this for?  I don’t need anyone helping me, or any court telling me what to do”.  This reaction is fine, but DON’T IGNORE THE PAPERS. You see, anyone can file an application with probate court, saying that your are incapacitated, and that you need help managing your life and money. Oh, so you don’t believe it?  Google how to file guardianship in your state.  You will see something like: 1- Fill…

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Elder Exploitation

How Courts and Guardians Exploit the Elderly and their Estates

July 14, 2020
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A California man spent $50,000 in legal fees freeing his stepmother from the clutches of a so-called guardian in Las Cruces, New Mexico, who charged $140,000 for services over a year’s time. – – – – – – – – – – Prosecutors in Pinellas County, Florida, on Nov. 15 charged Traci S. Hudson, guardian and then-president of the Pinellas County Guardianship Association, with felony exploitation of an elderly person. She’s accused of stealing $541,541, via charges of $1,600 per day, from a 92-year-old man she persuaded to assign his power of attorney to her. Within 10 months, she allegedly…

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Health & Home Protection in the Age of Covid-19

July 13, 2020
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Just as things start to re-open, the coronavirus effects more people.  More people admitted to hospitals; more people on respirators; more people sick; more people dying. It is time that you put the appropriate documents in place to protect you and your family.  Without the right documents in place, should something happen to you, your family will be reliant on state laws and probate courts to appoint individuals who will be responsible for your financial affairs and health-care decisions. AND, if you have your estate documents in place, now is the time to review and update those documents. Documents You…

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Cremated Remains in Guardian Office

Cremated Remains of 9 people found in Guardian’s Office

July 10, 2020
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Rebecca Fierle, a professional guardian in Orlando Florida, had the cremated remains of nine people in her office, and she is linked to the death of a 75-year-old Florida client, according to Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Orange County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Rebecca Fierle’s Orlando office. “Alarmingly, we found items that are cause for concern and will intensify our investigation. We found nine cremains. We are now in the process of identifying those and furthering the investigation,” Moody said. Fierle is facing a criminal investigation and the governor…

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