Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Battle to Control Money

In the hallways of Family Court, women with outstretched arms have prayed over a 21-year-old woman who is in a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy.

Friends from the Thai Presbyterian Church have supported Sharona Dagani as she has fought to gain greater control over her $2 million trust fund and for more independence as an adult.

Her mother and estate guardians, however, worry that Dagani is too immature and susceptible to the influence of others, especially to Dagani’s husband, Greg Dagani, who was known as Greg Nance when he was a member of the Nevada Board of Education.

Greg Dagani said his relationship with Sharona is like a “dream come true” because he is 50 years old but has attracted a young wife with cover-girl model looks. The couple would like to conceive a child.

But the lawyer for Sharona Dagani’s mother has argued that Sharona needs a court-appointed guardian to look after her welfare, because her husband is an “undue influence.” Sharona is especially vulnerable because she has the emotional maturity of a 14-year-old, according to court filings.

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21-Year-old Battles To Control Money

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2 comments:

  1. There is no end to the diversity and evil of guardian cases. This one sounds like it must have an interesting history.

    I would like to read more, but it is interesting that she has the support of church members. The quote regarding her mental status sounds as if it could be hearsay.

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  2. The mother needs to give her daughter every tool for gaining independence sooner. Mother likely won't out live the daughter.

    And I suspect the estate guardian is urging Mom to hold on --- so the guardian can hold on to the money.

    Why is there an estate guardian anyway? Why isn't the mother in charge?

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