Guardian Embezzles Up to 1.4 Million in Financial Elder Abuse Scam

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Typical scenario: “A woman is facing dozens of charges for allegedly embezzling up to $1.4 million from her elderly brother” says elder attorney Steven C. Peck.

The woman had been her brother’s guardian since he suffered a stroke nearly 10 years ago.

The alleged elder abuse perpetrator was charged in court Wednesday.

She faces 35 counts including embezzlement, fraud and elder abuse, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison for writing checks to people totally unrelated to the elder’s care, spent some of the money on court costs for a man charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, home repairs, new appliances and other items from Home Depot.

The abuser also spent money on two vehicles and even a race car shop. There is also $ 700,000.00 missing, which could turn out to be more.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.