by Charles Ticker | Sep 1, 2022 | dividing estate, estate law, financial elder abuse, powers of attorney, undue influence
Stan Lee started lawsuit against former business manager and former attorney in 2018 A recent online story found here outlines the latest developments in the legal dispute that has involved the estate of Stan Lee. Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018 at the age of 95....
by Charles Ticker | Jul 6, 2018 | elder abuse, estate law, power of attorney abuse, powers of attorney
Stan Lee accusing former business manager of elder abuse A recent story online reveals disturbing allegations of elder abuse suffered by comic book creator Stan Lee. According to the story, Stan Lee commenced a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against his former...
by Charles Ticker | Jun 2, 2017 | elder abuse, eldercare, financial elder abuse, fraud, power of attorney abuse, power of attorney fraud, powers of attorney
Fraud leads to elderly victims losing hundreds of thousands of dollars A recent story from Peoria, Illinois is an egregious example of fraud perpetrated through the use of power of attorney documents. A former insurance agent pleaded guilty to four federal criminal...
by Charles Ticker | Apr 7, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate litigation, fraud, power of attorney abuse, powers of attorney, succession planning
Susan Van Note found not guilty in murder of father and his girlfriend A jury has found Susan Van Note not guilty in the 2010 murders of her millionaire father, William Van Note, and his girlfriend, Sharon Dickson. A recent story found here summarizes the case and...
by Charles Ticker | Feb 10, 2017 | dividing estate, dividing family heirlooms, estate litigation, power of attorney abuse, powers of attorney, testamentary capacity
George Mendoza is a blind artist who was removed from mother’s estate while she was battling dementia A recent story from the state of New Mexico illustrates some of the difficulties Las Cruces artist George Mendoza is facing in keeping his home. Mr. Mendoza is...
by Charles Ticker | Jan 5, 2017 | dividing estate, estate law, estate litigation, fraud, powers of attorney, succession planning
Financial elder abuse suspected in case involving British Columbia millionaire I recently found a story from B.C. that illustrates the potential for financial elder abuse by close family members. The story is about Mr. Pete Stoopnikoff, a 92 year-old, self-made...
