Son contends law firms representation of 99-year-old East Lyme woman poses a conflict
A family doctor from Savannah, Ga., has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute involving a powerful Connecticut law firm and the management of his 99-year-old mother's affairs.
Other family members are satisfied that Mrs. Hubby's affairs - including an estate worth an estimated $5.5 million - are in good order. But Dr. Frank B. “Ben” Hubby says he needs to repair his mother's “broken stewardship.”
He has taken on Day Pitney, one of the state's largest law firms, claiming the firm represents two members of his family whose interests are in direct conflict with each other: his mother and his older brother, Nicholas.
Hubby's claim has been dismissed by the East Lyme probate court and the state Superior, Appellate and Supreme courts. Earlier this month, Hubby petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take on the case.
Hubby wrote in his petition to the court that the case presents an issue of national importance “because overly trusting elders are easily persuaded to take actions injurious to their own interests.”
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Doctor Hopes Supreme Court Weighs In On Family Dispute
A family doctor from Savannah, Ga., has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute involving a powerful Connecticut law firm and the management of his 99-year-old mother's affairs.
Other family members are satisfied that Mrs. Hubby's affairs - including an estate worth an estimated $5.5 million - are in good order. But Dr. Frank B. “Ben” Hubby says he needs to repair his mother's “broken stewardship.”
He has taken on Day Pitney, one of the state's largest law firms, claiming the firm represents two members of his family whose interests are in direct conflict with each other: his mother and his older brother, Nicholas.
Hubby's claim has been dismissed by the East Lyme probate court and the state Superior, Appellate and Supreme courts. Earlier this month, Hubby petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take on the case.
Hubby wrote in his petition to the court that the case presents an issue of national importance “because overly trusting elders are easily persuaded to take actions injurious to their own interests.”
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Doctor Hopes Supreme Court Weighs In On Family Dispute
I wish the very best chance at success to Dr. Frank Hubby, the plaintiff, the outsider, in this matter. I cannot even imagine the long, grueling ordeal of fighting a powerful law firm, the insiders, very well connected in the good old boys and gals probate club.
ReplyDeleteNow is the time for the US Supreme Court acknowledge the federal implications and to accept this case and tackle this national crisis head on. If not, the abuses will multiply and remain in the dark, behind closed doors where the deals for profit are made all in the name of greed.
Connecticut probate courts appear to be operating lawlessly, running as feeding troughs for professional guardians, and need serious cleaning up.
ReplyDeleteAppellate courts generally rubber stamp most judges, too!