Sunday, April 9, 2017

It’s all about the money in probate

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by  Kelley Smoot Garrett Who makes money when a judge orders a person – usually an older woman – into professional guardianship? Who ma...

Lawmakers Advance Bill to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors

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Click to Watch Video A legislative committee advanced a bill aimed at preventing the financial exploitation of seniors. It would clari...
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Saturday, April 8, 2017

Child porn suspect served as court-appointed guardian

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ELYRIA — A man who was arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges has a long history of working around children, from being a former ...
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Shades of gray complicate the battle against elder abuse

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As an entertainer, Mickey Rooney loved to leave ‘em laughing. But the Hollywood legend’s final act played out more like a tragedy — marr...
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Couple gets probation on exploitation of elder charge

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A Floyd County judge sentenced a man and woman to a year of probation after they took an elderly man’s disability check to pay for the...
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Friday, April 7, 2017

Disciplined Milton lawyer charged widow client more than $400,000

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A Milton attorney reprimanded by the Florida Bar is accused of charging her widow client more than $400,000 over a decade in fees for ac...
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Mother dies in nursing home after nurse allegedly reads chart wrong

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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — A family is suing an Illinois nursing home, alleging a nurse at the facility is to blame for the death of a loved on...
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A Startling Cause of Misdiagnosed Dementia

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The Kaiser Foundation recently reported that the average senior is taking six prescription drugs daily. Many add one or two new prescripti...
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Full Measure Will Run Segment on Guardianship Abuse

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Investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson is one of the most revered and respected reporters at the national level. NASGA is pl...
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