How Professional Corporate Guardians and Their Attorneys Use the Courts to Steal Your Inheritance
~by~ Angela V. Woodhull, Ph.D., Licensed Private Investigator
If you haven’t yet watched the Netflix movie trailer for “I Care A Lot,” I suggest you do so. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D40uHmTSPew
I suggest you watch only the first 30 seconds of the I Care A Lot movie trailer. The first 30 seconds is extreme true life. Thereafter, the movie, unfortunately, turns into Hollywood comedy. The good guys are rescued by midgets and the Russian mafia, which doesn’t happen in real life. In real life, once a corporate guardian and her probate attorney get a hold of your parents’ money, there will be no Russian Mafia members or midgets to get the money back.
White collar criminals, also known as professional corporate guardians and their probate attorneys, use a variety of tactics to steal inheritance money from natural heirs through the courts. Some common tactics include:
Contesting the Will: White collar criminals may contest the will of the deceased in court, claiming that it was invalid or that it was the product of undue influence, fraud, or coercion. By doing so, they can delay the distribution of the estate and increase their chances of getting a larger share of the inheritance.
Filing Frivolous Lawsuits: White collar criminals may file frivolous lawsuits against the estate or the natural heirs, claiming damages or seeking to block the distribution of the estate. These lawsuits can be time-consuming and costly to defend, and may force the natural heirs to settle for a smaller share of the inheritance in order to avoid further legal expenses.
Misappropriating Estate Funds: White collar criminals may also misappropriate estate funds, using them for personal expenses or to pay off debts or other obligations. By doing so, they can reduce the amount of money available for distribution to the natural heirs.
Forgery and Fraud: White collar criminals may forge documents or engage in other forms of fraud in order to gain control of the estate or to divert funds to themselves. For example, they may forge signatures on documents, create false invoices or receipts, or misrepresent the value of assets in the estate.
In many cases, white collar criminals, also known as professional corporate guardians and their probate attorneys, who seek to hijack inheritance money through the courts are able to do so by exploiting loopholes in the legal system or by taking advantage of the complexity and emotional stress of probate proceedings.
Unwarranted Guardianships: They may take possession of your mom or dad by making false claims about you in the court records and telling the judge that you are a danger to your parents and that the court needs to appoint a professional guardian to care for your mom or dad. In many cases, your parent may not even legally qualify for a guardianship, but professional guardians and their probate attorneys generally have a list of medical doctors they employ on a regular basis who create fake medical reports declaring your loved one as “mentally incapacitated.” At the present time, there are more than 1.5 million Americans being held against their will in unwarranted guardianships across the nation. Check out: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-10-1046.pdf
There are several warning signs that your inheritance money, as the natural heir, may be at risk of being stolen:
Unusual or unexpected changes to the will: If there are sudden changes to the will, such as the addition of a new beneficiary or the removal of an existing one, it could be a warning sign that someone is trying to manipulate the distribution of the estate.
Sudden changes to the will: If there are sudden changes to a will, such as the addition of a new beneficiary, the removal of an existing one, or changes to the distribution of assets, it could be a sign that someone is trying to manipulate the distribution of the estate.
Disputes or conflicts among family members: If there are disputes or conflicts among family members over the distribution of the estate, it could be a sign that someone is trying to exert undue influence or pressure on the deceased or the executor of the estate.
Unexplained delays in the probate process: If there are unexplained delays in the probate process, such as the failure to file required documents or the sudden disappearance of important records, it could be a sign that someone is trying to obstruct the distribution of the estate.
Missing or unaccounted for assets: If assets are missing or unaccounted for, it could be a sign that someone has misappropriated estate funds for personal gain.
Unusual financial activity: If there is unusual financial activity, such as the sudden transfer of large sums of money or the opening of new bank accounts or credit lines, it could be a sign that someone is attempting to divert funds from the estate.
Misleading or false information: If there is misleading or false information provided about the value of assets, debts, or other aspects of the estate, it could be a sign that someone is attempting to manipulate the distribution of the estate.
Involvement of outsiders: If there are outsiders involved in the probate process, such as non-family members or business associates of the deceased, it could be a sign that someone is attempting to influence the distribution of the estate.
Lack of transparency: If there is a lack of transparency in the probate process, such as the refusal to provide information or documentation to the natural heirs, it could be a sign that someone is trying to hide something or misappropriate funds.
Suspicious behavior: If there is suspicious behavior, such as the sudden appearance of individuals claiming to be beneficiaries or the sudden disappearance of key individuals involved in the probate process, it could be a sign that someone is attempting to manipulate the distribution of the estate.
Here are some steps you can take to protect your inheritance money and prevent it from being stolen:
Educate yourself: Learn as much as you can about the probate process and your rights as a natural heir. This will help you recognize warning signs and take appropriate action if necessary.
Keep accurate records: Keep accurate records of all financial transactions related to the estate, including receipts, invoices, and bank statements. This will help you detect any fraudulent activity or misappropriation of funds.
Communicate with other family members: Keep open lines of communication with other family members involved in the probate process. This will help you identify any suspicious behavior or warning signs and work together to protect your inheritance.
Be vigilant: Stay alert for warning signs that inheritance money may be at risk of being stolen, such as changes to the will, disputes among family members, or unexplained delays in the probate process. If you notice any warning signs, take action immediately to protect your interests.
Avoid Probate Attorneys: If you take your loved one to see a probate attorney, there is a good chance that the probate attorney may manipulate the court system, hire a professional guardian, and hijack your parents’ assets.
“Imagine a system of justice in this country that strips its citizens of their Constitutional rights, voids their existing legal documents, gives others the right to spend their money and sell their assets, isolates them, and has the ability to limit the time they can spend with their loved ones. While you may be thinking of the criminal justice system, the previous description refers to a parallel system that preys on the elderly and is determined to deem them unable to care for themselves. It is a system that allows those in control to take full advantage of their “wards of the state” — legally and under the watchful eyes of judges. It is called guardianship,” writes Dr. Sam Sugar, author of Guardianships and the Elderly: The Perfect Crime.
By taking the steps listed above, you can help protect your inheritance money and ensure that the wishes of your parents are carried out properly. Remember, it is always better to be proactive and prevent problems before they arise rather than trying to fix them after the fact.
For more information: https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/state/2019/09/06/gainesville-woman-sounds-alarm-over-guardianship/3475995007/
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/News/2020/February/Guardian-Rebecca-Fierle-Santoian-arrested-and-char