26 December 2014

Attorney Charged With Murdering His 88-Year-Old Mother


WBTV: Son may have killed mother to cover up thefts

Arrested Person Image

The 88-year-old woman who police say was shot to death by her son Monday at an east Charlotte home was a longtime educator who was part of a Duke University documentary on the Jim Crow era of the South.

And the man accused of killing her was a practicing attorney in Virginia who, according to Observer media partner WBTV, may have killed her to cover up that he had taken MONEY! from her.

Imogene Yongue was found dead Monday afternoon at a single-story home in the 6100 block of Vernedale Road, off Sharon Amity Road, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. They responded after receiving a call about the woman’s welfare, police said.

The woman’s 56-year-old son, William Henry Yongue, was at the home, police said. After questioning him for several hours, detectives charged the man with first-degree murder.




Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/24/5405567/wbtv-charlotte-woman-killed-for.html#storylink=cpy

21 December 2014

Elder Abuse News


Robert Amonette (Provided Photo/IMPD)
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced that a man has been charged with robbing an elderly victim multiple times over the course of several months.

Robert Amonette faces one count of armed robbery and 28 counts of robbery, all felonies, after authorities say he repeatedly robbed an 86-year-old, forcing the victim to provide cash and withdraw money from a bank account.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Amonette knew his victim. The victim would leave home each day for a walk around the neighborhood and attempt to avoid Amonette, but Amonette would locate and follow the victim. Amonette would then drive the victim to a bank to withdraw cash. In one incident, Amonette was allegedly armed with a handgun.


Kirkwood's booking photo. (Credit: Rocklin Police Department)
ROCKLIN (CBS13) – A Sacramento woman is facing elder abuse charges after she allegedly bought hundreds of dollars worth of stuff using a stolen identity.
Rocklin Police say that a 74-year-old victim reported that numerous unauthorized online purchases had been made from his bank account. A total of $760 worth of items was bought, police say.
UNION, W.Va. -- A Monroe County jury has ordered a woman to pay $325,000 in damages in an elder abuse case.

The circuit court jury found Betty B. Brown liable for fraud, conversion, unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duties. Jurors awarded 98-year-old Isadora Beavers $151,777 in compensatory damages and $175,000 in punitive damages.

http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/WV-Woman-To-Pay-325-000-Damages-In-Elder-Abuse-Case-64449.shtml#.VJbwqsAOA

Jean Dombrowski in a photo supplied by the Philadelphia Police Department.
The live-in caregiver of an elderly East Frankford woman was being held on assault charges after the woman in her care was found starving, covered in filth, and suffering from festering, maggot-infested sores.
She later died in what city prosecutors Monday called one of the most horrific cases of elder abuse their office has ever seen, and prosecutors are now weighing a murder charge.


10 December 2014

Madam Successor Trustee, Tala R. Davis


CONFLICT OF INTEREST, PLEASE RESIGN
by Monica Post

03 December 2014

Tala R. Davis 
Successor Trustee Thelsey L. Fuller Trust
Law Offices of Tala R. Davis 
3681 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90016

Re: Thelsey L. Fuller Trust – Conflict of Interest, Please Resign

Madam Trustee,

This is to inform you that there is a conflict of interest between you, Atty. Teddie J. Randall and the beneficiaries of the Thelsey L. Fuller Trust.

As you know I have made it abundantly clear that there is an ongoing complaint against Atty. Teddie J. Randall with the State Bar of California - Inquiry #14-18164.

Before you were named Successor Trustee it was made known to Atty. Teddie J. Randall and Mr. Steven Fuller that your appointment as Successor Trustee was opposed because of your ties to Atty. Teddie J.Randall, his office and the pending complaint against him with the Bar.

Now, some of your actions have been to the detriment of the Trust and the Trust beneficiaries.

The beneficiaries were not given adequate time to inventory the contents of the former Trust asset located at 8625 S. 12th Ave.

But, instead the antiques and the contents were removed from the residence without being appraised, inventoried and or sorted through by the Trust beneficiaries. 

Also, you are billing the Trust as an attorney at $350.00 per hour instead of the standard $150.00 per hour as a trustee. You are seeking over $21,000.00 in compensation for administration of the Trust thus far, which is overly excessive. 

Furthermore, the beneficiaries believe that you are using the proceeds from the sale of the Trust assets as an avenue to enrich yourself and or as retaliation for the complaint filed with the Bar against Atty. Teddie J. Randall.

The beneficiaries have agreed and have previously asked that you close out the Trust to prevent the further siphoning off of the sale proceeds from the Trust assets by you and or anyone else, which you refuse to perform but, make excuses instead.

Therefore, it is requested that you render your resignation immediately.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

To: Tala R. Davis, Successor Trustee, Thelsey S. Fuller (sic) Trust

Fax No: 1.323.284.6985

Date: 05 December 2014

Re: Disposition of Remaining Trust Estate

Madam Successor Trustee,

In accordance with the provisions of the Thelsey S. Fuller (sic) Trust:

Section 5.3 Disposition of Remaining Trust Estate:

"5.3 Disposition of Remaining Trust Estate.  On the settlor’s death, the remaining trust estate shall be disposed as follows:

(a) If any of the children of the settlor survive him, the trustee shall divide the trust property into as many shares of equal market value as are necessary to create one share for each of the settlor’s children who survive him and one share for each of the settlor’s children who predecease him but who leave issue surviving him.  The trustee shall distribute one share OUTRIGHT to each of the settlor’s surviving children."

Therefore, distribute immediately to the beneficiaries their shares of the trust i.e. the proceeds from the sale of the Trust real estate assets.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 
Madam Trustee,

Again, according to the Trust document the Trust assets were to be distributed to the Trust beneficiaries "outright" upon the Settlor's death, that did not happen.

As you know the Trust asset located at 1916 N. Belhaven Ave. was ordered sold by Court order, no such order was given by the Court in relation to 8625 S. 12th Ave.

How is it that you came to list and sell the Trust asset known as 8625 S. 12th Ave. Inglewood, CA. without the consent or input of the Trust beneficiaries let alone the fact that you have refused to carry out the wishes of the Trust Settlor, Mr. Thelsey L. Fuller (deceased)?

But, instead you appear and is alleged that you have carried out the designs of yourself, Atty. Teddie Randall and Mr. Steven Fuller*, which is in direct opposition and conflict with the wishes of the Settlor, Mr. Thelsey L. Fuller and the Trust beneficiaries.

Simply put, by what authority were you authorized to sell the Trust asset known as 8625 S. 12th Ave.?

It is noted that you continue to fail to respond to telephone calls, emails and faxes in connection with the several request that have been made to you in regards to the Trust.

The Trust was not designed so that you or anyone else could enrich yourselves to the detriment of the Trust  or its beneficiaries.

*It is known among the beneficiaries that it was always Steven Fuller's desire to sell the Trust assets and that is exactly what transpired.

http://benamarine.blogspot.com/2014/05/conspiracy-to-sell-trust-assets-below.html

http://benamarine.blogspot.com/2014/05/complaints-against-attorneys-lasc.html

http://benamarine.blogspot.com/2014/05/plot-to-remove-atty-patrick-j-barnitt.html

04 December 2014

Casey Kasem elder abuse case submitted to D.A.


The saga involving Casey Kasem’s unburied body continues.

http://pagesix.com/2014/12/02/casey-kasem-elder-abuse-case-submitted-to-d-a/

[snip]
"The saga involving Casey Kasem’s unburied body continues.

It’s been nearly six months since Casey’s death and the Los Angles Police Department has finally submitted its elder abuse case to the district attorney, reports TMZ.

The investigation, which was launched by Casey’s children, targets the late television legend’s widow,Jean Kasem.

The report claims Jean neglected her ailing husband in his last months, which caused infected bed sores, which may have contributed to his death."



Widows & Orphans

The Trust is moot all of the assets have been sold!

The Successor Trustee refuses to distribute the proceeds of the Thelsey L. Fuller Trust to the Trust beneficiaries as requested but, instead appears to be drawing out the proceeding in order to siphon off the Trust monies in excessive legal and trustee fees.

The beneficiaries have informed the Successor Trustee, Tala R. Davis, to render her resignation immediately.
Case Summary
 
CASE SUMMARY
Case Number:  BP122665
THELSEY L. FULLER TRUST DATED JULY 23, 2008
Filing Date:  05/18/2010
Case Type:  Trust Proceedings (General Jurisdiction)
Status:  Pending

Future Hearings 

01/06/2015 at 10:00 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
MOTION - ATTORNEY FEES

01/08/2015 at 08:30 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Compel Accounting

01/08/2015 at 08:30 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
ALLOWANCE OF FEES

01/08/2015 at 08:30 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
DETRM ENTITLEMENT TO ESTATE

03/23/2015 at 08:30 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
FINAL ACCOUNT & FEES

10/20/2015 at 08:30 am in department 11 at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - PROBATE(RE: SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S ACCNTG)

Documents Filed | Proceeding Information


Parties
ARNOLD SANDRA - Petitioner
BARNITT PATRICK - Petitioner
BARRINGTON BETTY G. ESQ. - Attorney for Petitioner
BURRELL SYBIL YVONNE ESQ. - Attorney for Petitioner
DAVIS TALA R. ESQ - Petitioner in Pro Per
FITZGERALD JEANNE M. - Attorney for Trustee
FULLER DORIS - Respondent
FULLER ROBERT - Respondent
FULLER STEVEN - Petitioner
FULLER THELSEY L. - Subject Person
HUTCHINSON ROBERT F. - Probate Referee
IN PRO PER - Attorney for Petitioner
LAK DANIEL K. - Attorney for Respondent
OLDMAN MARSHAL A. ESQ. - Attorney for Respondent
RANDALL TEDDIE J. ESQ. - Attorney for Petitioner
RITCHEY SHIRLEY - Petitioner
SUPERIOR COURT - Court
U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY - Surety Company
Case Information | Party Information | Proceeding Information


Documents Filed (Filing dates listed in descending order)
Click on any of the below link(s) to see documents filed on or before the date indicated:
06/19/2014   02/03/2014   05/20/2011   
12/02/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
12/01/2014 MOTION - ATTORNEY FEES
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
11/12/2014 Final Account and Fees
11/07/2014 Notice of Association of Attorneys
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
10/30/2014 Remittitur (REMITTITUR ISSUED ON 10/27/14; S/T D-99 ON 11/5/14; )
Filed by Clerk
10/21/2014 Receipt(s)-Distributee (STEVEN FULLER )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
10/21/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
10/14/2014 Objection Document
Filed by Attorney for Objector
10/07/2014 Inventory & Appraisment-Supplement ( $3,500.00 )
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
09/18/2014 Declaration - Probate
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
09/17/2014 Ord-Auth To Resign
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
09/17/2014 Ord-Appt Successor Trustee (TEMPORARY )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
09/16/2014 Notice - Probate (TO CREDITOR )
Filed by Trustee
09/11/2014 Detrm Entlement to Estate
09/05/2014 Supplement
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
08/28/2014 Proof-Service by Mail (Probate)
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
08/20/2014 Ord for Withdrawl of Funds
Filed by Petitioner
08/20/2014 Exparte Petition - Misc.
08/19/2014 Miscellaneous-Other (Property Tax Certification )
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
08/19/2014 Reappraisal for Sale (TOTAL $315,000.00 )
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
08/19/2014 Inventory & Appraisement-Final (TOTAL $250,000.00 )
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
08/14/2014 Supplement
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
08/14/2014 Receipt-Deposit Funds-Blocked Acct (ONE UNITED BANK )
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
08/14/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
07/24/2014 Ord-Appt Probate Referee
Filed by Petitioner in Pro Per
07/14/2014 Opposition Document (PARTIAL OPPOSITION )
Filed by Attorney for Administrator
06/25/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
06/25/2014 Order - Other (ON THE APPL FOR APPT OF TEMP SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
Click on any of the below link(s) to see documents filed on or before the date indicated:
TOP   06/19/2014   02/03/2014   05/20/2011   
06/19/2014 Final Report & Fees
06/18/2014 Notice of Entry of Judgment
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
06/10/2014 Order - Other (COMPELLING SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO ACCT AND TO REFRAIN FROM DISTRIBUTING TRUST )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
06/09/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
06/04/2014 Supplement
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
05/21/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
05/16/2014 Resignation of Trustee
05/06/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
05/02/2014 Declaration - Probate
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/24/2014 Appointment of Successor Trustee
04/23/2014 Order-Court Fee Waiver
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/11/2014 Supplement
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/11/2014 Ord-Confirming Sale of Real Prop
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/10/2014 Notice - Probate (unavailability )
Filed by Attorney for Trustee
04/09/2014 Allowance of Fees
04/03/2014 Declaration - Probate (PATRICK J. BARNITT )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/02/2014 Notice
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
02/27/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
02/24/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
02/10/2014 Miscellaneous-Other (VERIFICATION OF PATRICK J. BARNITT TO RESPONSE ETC. )
Filed by Attorney for Trustee
02/10/2014 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Trustee
02/06/2014 Reply/Response
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
02/06/2014 Proof-Service by Mail (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
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TOP   06/19/2014   02/03/2014   05/20/2011   
02/03/2014 Response
Filed by Attorney for Trustee
01/27/2014 Proof-Service by Mail (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
01/24/2014 Compel Accounting
01/24/2014 Order for TRO
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
01/24/2014 Request for Judicial Notice
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
01/24/2014 Declaration (RE NOTICE OF EX PARTE )
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
01/24/2014 Declaration (RE URGENCY )
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
01/24/2014 Ex-Parte Application (FOR TEMP RESTRAINING ORDER )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
12/11/2013 Trust - Other
03/12/2013 Request-Waive Court Fees
Filed by Plaintiff/Petitioner
03/08/2013 Ntc to Reptr/Mon to Prep Transcrpt (AUGMENATION W/BP099211 )
Filed by Clerk
03/05/2013 Ntc to Prty re fee Clk's Transcpt (AUGMENTATION W/BP099211 )
Filed by Clerk
02/13/2013 Designation of Record on Appeal
Filed by Attorney for Defendant/Respondent
12/13/2012 Notice of Change of Address
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
11/28/2012 Ntc to Prty re fee Clk's Transcpt (one for Doris Fuller and one for Robert Fuller )
Filed by Clerk
10/22/2012 Ntc to Reptr/Mon to Prep Transcrpt
Filed by Clerk
05/29/2012 Ntc to Atty re Notice of Appeal
Filed by Clerk
05/25/2012 Notice of Appeal
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
05/25/2012 Request-Waive Court Fees
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
03/07/2012 Order (ORDER REMOVING ROBERT FULLER AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE AND TERMINATING HIS POWER AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; DISQUALIFYING DORIS FULLER AS ALTERNATE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; AND APPOINTING PATRICK BARNITT ETC)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
03/07/2012 QBond-U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. (QUALIFYING BOND: $350,000.00 )
Filed by Surety Company
02/23/2012 Consent (CONSENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE BY PATRICK J. BARNITT )
Filed by Attorney for Trustee
02/15/2012 Objection Document (OBJECTION TO PETITION FOR SUSPENSION OF TRUSTEE(S), ROBERT AND DORIS FULLER, AND OBJECTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK BARNITT AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE )
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
01/27/2012 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
01/23/2012 Statement of Decision (STATEMENT OF DECISION )
Filed by Court
01/20/2012 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
01/17/2012 Declaration (DECLARATION RE NOTICE OF EX PARTE )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
01/17/2012 Ex-Parte Application (EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSION OF POWER OF ROBERT FULLER AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR HIS REMOVAL AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; FOR AN ORDER DISQUALIFYING DORIS FULLER ETC)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
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05/20/2011 Statement of Case (SEPARATE TRIAL STATEMENT )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
04/22/2011 Request (REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL DUE TO CONFLICTING TRIAL CALENDAR )
Filed by Attorney for Respondent
04/11/2011 Brief (TRIAL )
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
03/08/2011 Notice-Change of Address
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
07/30/2010 Objection Document
Filed by Respondent
07/28/2010 Notice of Ruling
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
06/22/2010 Notice-Hearing (Probate)
Filed by Attorney for Petitioner
05/18/2010 DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - PC 21350
05/18/2010 Order-Court Fee Waiver
Filed by Petitioner
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TOP   06/19/2014   02/03/2014   05/20/2011   
Case Information | Party Information | Documents Filed


Proceedings Held (Proceeding dates listed in descending order)
10/14/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Clifford Klein, Presiding
ALLOWANCE OF FEES - Matter continued
10/14/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Clifford Klein, Presiding
Compel Accounting - Matter continued
09/08/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Lesley C. Green, Presiding
Appt. Successor Trustee - Petition granted
09/08/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Lesley C. Green, Presiding
APPRV. RESIGN TRUSTEE/APPT SUCC - Petition granted
07/24/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Lesley C. Green, Presiding
ALLOWANCE OF FEES (PETITION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES ANDCOSTS; DECLARATION OF ATTORNEYTEDDIE J. RANDALL IN SUPPORTTHEREOF) - Matter continued
07/22/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Lesley C. Green, Presiding
Compel Accounting - Matter continued
06/05/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Lesley C. Green, Presiding
APPT. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE (TEMP SUCC TRUSTEE & SUSPENSION OFPOWERS OF PATRICK BARNITT.) - Matter continued
05/06/2014 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Michael I. Levanas, Presiding
Compel Accounting - Matter continued
02/06/2012 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
SUSPENSION OF POWERS - Continued by Court
01/30/2012 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
SUSPENSION OF POWERS - Continued by Court
08/08/2011 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
05/25/2011 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
05/24/2011 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
05/23/2011 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
04/25/2011 at 10:00 am in Department 99, MARVIN M. LAGER, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
10/07/2010 at 10:00 am in Department 11, Michael I. Levanas, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST (TSC) - Matter continued
08/02/2010 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Michael I. Levanas, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST (OBJECTIONS FILED 7/30/10OBJECTORS: ROBERT & DORIS FULLERATTORNEY: DANIEL K. LAK, ESQ.) - Matter continued
07/26/2010 at 08:30 am in Department 11, Michael I. Levanas, Presiding
DETRM-VALIDITY OF TRUST - Matter continued
Case Information | Party Information | Documents Filed | Proceeding Information

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21 November 2014

INACTIVE: DANIEL KRISTOF LAK - FAILURE TO APPEAR/CHILD SUPPORT


Actions Affecting Eligibility to Practice Law

Effective DateDescriptionCase NumberResulting Status

Disciplinary and Related Actions
11/20/2014Ordered inactive13-O-16490Not Eligible To Practice Law 
8/15/2014Notice of Disc Charges Filed in SBCt14-O-04073
8/11/2014Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam12-O-11263Not Eligible To Practice Law 
4/30/2014Notice of Disc Charges Filed in SBCt13-O-16490
6/30/2013Discipline w/actual suspension12-O-11263Not Eligible To Practice Law 

Administrative Actions
11/20/2014Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncomplianceNot Eligible To Practice Law 
7/1/2014Suspended, failed to pay Bar membr. feesNot Eligible To Practice Law 
8/27/2013Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncomplianceNot Eligible To Practice Law 
5/22/2013Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncomplianceNot Eligible To Practice Law 
11/26/2012Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncomplianceNot Eligible To Practice Law





19 November 2014

Would You Be Willing To Report A Family Member For Financial Elder Abuse?



It would take some nerve to report an abusive family member to law enforcement.  We also know from the National Center on Elder Abuse that most abusers are family members.  And they tell us that only 44 out of 1000 instances of abuse are reported to authorities.  Why aren’t more cases reported to the very authorities capable of stopping the abusers?

It seems to me that most family members are simply unwilling to “rat out” another family member even when they know that abuse is going on. When it comes to the elders themselves, there is shame and embarrassment  with being taken advantage of by someone close, and someone they really trusted, a grown child perhaps.  They hesitate. They are fearful.  They want to talk about it but not do anything about it.  And the reluctance to report the abuse to Adult Protective Services is not limited to the elders who can’t bear to call the authorities about a son, daughter or other relative.

Read the article:

See also: 
Is A Family Member Ripping Off Your Aging Parent?


18 November 2014

Daniel Kristof Lak - Stick a fork in him, he's done


11/20/2014Ordered inactive13-O-16490
























LAK, DANIEL KRISTOF

Case Name:Lak, Daniel KristofCase Number:13-O-16490
Member #:216983Venue:LA
Status:OpenCase Filed:04/30/2014
Counsel:Pro PerDeputy Trial Counsel:Lee A. Kern
Assigned Judge:Yvette Roland

DateDescriptionNotes
11/17/2014Motion: Bifurcate/Sever by State Bar Court/Own MotionBIFURCATE/SEVER FROM CASE NO. 14-O-04073
11/17/2014Motion: Default Pursuant to Rule 5.80/5.81 by State Bar Court/Own MotionDEFAULT PURSUANT TO RULE 5.80/5.81 (FAILURE TO APPEAR)
11/17/2014Hearing OrderTRANSFER INACTIVE 6007(E) EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/20/2014
11/17/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 11/17/2014: GrantedBIFURCATE/SEVER FROM CASE NO. 14-O-04073
11/17/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 11/17/2014: GrantedDEFAULT PURSUANT TO RULE 5.80/5.81 (FAILURE TO APPEAR)
11/17/2014TrialHELD,DEFAULT ENTERED
11/14/2014DocumentSTATUS CONFERENCE ORDER
11/12/2014DocumentOSC RE EXCLUDING EVIDENCE
11/12/2014Status ConferenceHELD,ORDERED TO TRIAL
11/06/2014DocumentORDER REASSIGNING PROCEEDING
11/06/2014Pretrial ConferenceNOT HELD,ORDERED TO STC
10/29/2014DocumentPRETRIAL STATEMENT
09/12/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 08/15/2014: GrantedEVIDENTIARY SANCTIONS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH COURT'S JULY 30, 2014 ORDER
09/05/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 08/06/2014: GrantedMOTION TO STRIKE & SEAL PORTIONS OF R'S RESPONSE TO NDC
09/03/2014TrialNOT HELD,CONTINUED
09/02/2014DocumentTRIAL DATE AND ORDER PURSUANT TO STC
09/02/2014TrialNOT HELD,CONTINUED
08/28/2014DocumentORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
08/27/2014Pretrial ConferenceNOT HELD,ORDERED TO STC
08/27/2014Settlement ConferenceHELD,NOT SUBMITTED
08/27/2014Status ConferenceHELD,ORDERED TO PTC
08/25/2014Settlement ConferenceNOT HELD,OFF CALENDAR
08/15/2014Motion: Sanctions Non-Discovery by Deputy Trial CounselEVIDENTIARY SANCTIONS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH COURT'S JULY 30, 2014 ORDER
08/12/2014Pretrial ConferenceNOT HELD,CONTINUED
08/06/2014Motion: Strike by Deputy Trial CounselMOTION TO STRIKE & SEAL PORTIONS OF R'S RESPONSE TO NDC
07/30/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 07/03/2014: GrantedCOMPEL DISCOVERY/SANCTIONS
07/17/2014DocumentORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
07/16/2014Settlement ConferenceHELD,CONTINUED
07/08/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 06/24/2014: DeniedRULE 5.115/224 RECONSIDERATION
07/03/2014Motion: Compel Discovery/Sanctions by Deputy Trial CounselCOMPEL DISCOVERY/SANCTIONS
06/27/2014Motion ResponseRULE 5.115/224 RECONSIDERATION
06/24/2014Motion: Rule 5.115/224 Reconsideration by RespondentRULE 5.115/224 RECONSIDERATION
06/04/2014DocumentTRIAL DATE AND ORDER PURSUANT TO STC
06/04/2014Ruling On Motion Filed 05/20/2014: DeniedMTN TO STAY PROCEEDING PENDING SUP COURT'S RULING ON R'S MTN TO SET ASSIDE JDGMT
06/03/2014Status ConferenceHELD,ORDERED TO TRIAL
05/28/2014Motion ResponseMTN TO STAY PROCEEDING PENDING SUP COURT'S RULING ON R'S MTN TO SET ASSIDE JDGMT
05/20/2014Motion: Motion/Request by RespondentMTN TO STAY PROCEEDING PENDING SUP COURT'S RULING ON R'S MTN TO SET ASSIDE JDGMT
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