A judge on Thursday rejected the request of Huguette Clark's relatives to appoint a guardian for the 104-year-old heiress, saying their claim relies on hearsay. The judge left her affairs in the hands of an attorney and accountant who are being investigated by the district attorney. Without a hearing, Judge Laura Visitación-Lewis of New York County Supreme Court said the relatives' petition was "insufficient in its hearsay, conclusory and speculative assertions" on the capacity of Clark to handle her affairs.
A parallel criminal investigation by the Manhattan district attorney continues into the handling of Clark's wealth, estimated at $500 million.
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4 comments:
Why are they being investigated?
Same reason I want to see the story out!
I am glad there is an independent criminal investigation as that is what ultimately will benefit Ms. Clark.
I do agree that just because Huguette Clark is 104, doesn't mean she's incompetent. Assuming so, is an example of ageism.
Ok, the court doesn't want to put in a guardian based on hearsay. That's good and well.
But the accountant and lawyer should be removed until the investigation is completed nontheless.
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