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Sleazy schemes often target people at their most vulnerable. Perhaps the most vulnerable time in all of our lives comes in old age. At some point, older deed holders who want to manage the value of their property become likely to\u00a0lose the capacity<\/a>\u00a0to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One legal mechanism for carrying out an impaired person\u2019s business is the power of attorney. But if that\u2019s not in place or doesn\u2019t go far enough, a court appoints a guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guardians have a duty to act in their clients\u2019 best financial interests. Now and then, though, judges pick guardians who prioritize their own <\/em>interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scenario 1: When a Judge Is Conflicted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s an example that unfolded about a decade ago, and matters to this day. That\u2019s because The Palm Beach Post <\/em>reported on the judge\u2019s conflicts of interest in the case, and the investigative report led Palm Beach County to change its rules for guardianship.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian Bivins claimed that his father, Oliver from Texas, was \u201cheld captive\u201d by the guardians picked by the Florida judge. Oliver was on a visit to Florida when the court imposed the guardianship. The judge\u2019s spouse was a professional guardian, and the newspaper reporters sensed a bias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian was still the personal representative for Oliver\u2019s estate, and could sue. It was the jury who awarded $16.4 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jury found that the attorneys failed to get appraisals on Oliver\u2019s two luxury homes in New York City, which were distributed to heirs. The home Julian got was worth millions less than the other. Jury members found that the attorneys breached their fiduciary duties<\/a> while mishandling Oliver\u2019s properties and racking up $1 million in fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the case unfolded, Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga convened a guardianship task force. And Florida\u2019s lawmakers created an Office of Public & Professional Guardianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenario 2: When a \u201cHelping\u201d Firm Hurts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In New Mexico, a guardianship firm\u2019s founders embezzled money from trust accounts for decades, enriching themselves with Caribbean cruises, a Mercedes Benz and an RV. Just last year, Ayudando Guardians, Inc. and founders Susan Harris and Sharon Moore were indicted on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. Federal agents recovered nearly $5 million<\/a> in the case. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayudando\u2014\u201chelping\u201d in Spanish\u2014specializes in disabled vets and special-needs clients. The firm violated these people\u2019s confidence and looted their accounts. The spouse of one of the founders worked as a professional guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time the case opened, the Albuquerque Journal<\/em> had begun a series of articles that questioned a lack of oversight and transparency in the guardianship system. New Mexico has since taken on the task of reform. Last spring, the state Supreme Court adopted \u00a0its \u201cbill of rights” for adults under guardians\u2019 care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenario 3: When Guardians Become Controllers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, Dr. Medhi Saghafi sued an Ohio court. He claimed the court had trapped his spouse in an unnecessary, unwanted guardianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saghafi said the family was qualified to care for the woman, who had dementia. The court denied the family\u2019s requests and placed the senior in a guardianship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saghafi says the guardians forced the couple to get a divorce. Then the court issued a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, directing Saghafi to hand over some $3 million to the guardians. According to legal filings, Saghafi said the guardians caused multiple legal and financial problems\u2014then billed Saghafi to address the problems they\u2019ve created.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

States have taken notice, and a number of legal proposals are receiving attention. States continue to work on the issue, but fraudsters aren\u2019t done by a long shot.\u00a0 As we go to press, a headline has just come out: Michigan judge charged in scheme to steal from incapacitated adults<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>Some of the implicated guardians are accused of diverting funds from seniors in nursing homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Reason for Deed Holders to Plan Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most guardians take their duties seriously. Some do not. Deed holders need to know that greedy attorneys do exist. So do shady professional guardians, judges that help them, and even nursing homes<\/a> that try to assert improper control. The best thing individual deed holders can do to shield their assets? Plan ahead. Plan when you can speak authoritatively about the way you want your assets handled. Bring relatives on board with the plan. A reputable estate planning lawyer in your home\u2019s state can guide you. Free or low-cost elder law assistance may be available in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brett Darken for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. via ACFE.com<\/em>: When Caretakers Empty the Coffers \u2013 A Look at Guardianship Fraud<\/a> (Apr. 13, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Pacenti for the Palm Beach Post<\/em>: Jury Hits Lawyers With $16.4M for Doing Senior Wrong in Guardianship<\/a> (updated Aug. 7, 2017). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susan Montoya Bryan for AP News<\/em> in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Fraud Charges Leveled Against New Mexico Guardianship Firm<\/a> (updated Jul. 19, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on topics: Power of attorney legal requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo credit:\u00a0 Centre for Ageing Better<\/a>, via Pexels\/Canva.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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