Judge Steals Millions
ALBANY – Former Guilderland Town Judge Richard Sherwood pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to a scheme to steal more than $11 million from family trusts, according to a statement by New York Attorney General […]
Estate Fraud
100+ People Filed Complaints on Tennessee Lawyer
“OVERSIGHT” FAILURE OR COURT CORRUPTION? Nashville, Tennessee June 19, 2018 By TENA LEE tlee@mainstreetmediatn.com Hendersonville attorney Andy Allman has been disbarred from practicing law and ordered to pay $320,050 in restitution and court costs, according […]
New York: A Sink-Hole for Estates
LAWYERS PROFIT FROM GUARDIANSHIP RACKET By Alisa Partlan | June 5, 2018 It is a New Yorker’s nightmare: losing all that a family has worked for, even down to the place they call home. But […]
Indiana: Executrix Hid Assets
SISTER GAVE FALSE ACCOUNTINGS Indianapolis, Indiana May 30, 2018 The St. Joseph Probate Court must reopen an estate that led to years-long litigation between two siblings after the court failed to follow proper statutory procedure […]
Problems In Vermont’s Probate Guardian Programs
Who Is Watching Vermont’s Legal Guardians? From: Seven Days: Vermont’s Independent Voice By TAYLOR DOBBS @TAYLORDOBB Bruce Thomas and two of his siblings waged a costly court battle for eight years, alleging that their brother […]
Texas Lawyer Forged Will; Faces Disbarment
Lawyer Convicted of Forging Millionaire’s Will Faces Disbarment A West Texas lawyer who was convicted of forging a will to steal the estate of a multimillionaire now faces disbarment, while also seeking… By Angela Morris […]
Probate Victims Clawback Losses
CHATHAM CO., GA (WTOC) – By Jan Skutch Posted Jan 19, 2018 at 7:53 PM For nearly four years, Kim Birge embezzled and stole more than $750,000 dollars from Chatham County Probate Court accounts while she was the chief clerk. […]
Fraud in Nashville’s Legal System
Disgraced attorney free as family fights for money Posted: Mar 30, 2018 10:55 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2018 10:55 PM EDT Posted by Liz Lohuis Andy Allman was arrested on 28 counts alleging crimes of […]
Lawyer Targeted Elderly & Dementia Clients
Clifford Ward Chicago Tribune A former lawyer who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients to fund a high-end lifestyle was sentenced Tuesday to 4½ years in prison by a judge who said […]