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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Modesto elder abuse: Professional fiduciary Laurie Jamison isolates June Guinn

Modesto elder abuse: Professional fiduciary Laurie Jamison isolates June Guinn

Since 2008, professional fiduciary Laurie Jamison has hidden June Guinn, 88, from her family. Until a week ago, family say they did not know where June was hidden or if she was still alive. Thanks to the efforts of Modesto Police Department, June was located at a home in Modesto, California. Jamison continues to deny June any contact with her loved ones.
As June’s conservator, Jamison is familiar with California statutes governing the actions of conservators. However, Jamison flagrantly violates California’s Probate Code and June’s right to visit with her family.
Probate Code 2352(b) states:
The conservator shall select the least restrictive appropriate residence, as described in Section 2352.5, that is available and necessary to meet the needs of the conservatee, and that is in the best interests of the conservatee.



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Laurie Jamison 1138 Orchid Court Modesto, ca
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California’s Notice of Conservatee’s Rights instructs that a conservatee retains the right to “receive visits from family and friends.”
California’s Handbook for Conservators gives conservators specific guidance concerning visitation. Each conservator is required to have a copy of the Handbook.
When a person becomes a conservatee, he or she does not lose the right to visit with friends or family.
Do not isolate the conservatee by keeping friends or family away.
June’s daughters and grandson say Jamison ignored their repeated requests to learn where June resided, to visit with June, or to even speak to with June on the phone. In response to that isolation, the Court instructed:
It is further ordered that any visitation request shall be submitted to Laurie Jamison directly via email. The Court has no objection to visitation as long as the time and place are reasonable.
Family say Jamison ignored the court’s specific instructions. Their pleas to visit or speak with June continue to be ignored.
In June 2013, elder advocates also began requesting visits and phone calls with June.
On June 9, this Examiner emailed Jamison, requesting a visit with June.
On June 10, elder advocate Elaine Renoire of the National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse (NASGA) emailed Jamison, requesting a visit with June.
Jamison responded to Kincaid and Renoire:
I have concerns around the sensitive and private family dynamics at play in this matter and, in order to best protect Ms. Guinn, I must ask that you remain patient while I vet your request with my counsel. I will respond with further information as soon as I am able.
Jamison did not respond with any further information.
On June 10, Marti Oakley of TS Radio emailed Jamison, asking for a visit with June. Jamison’s attorney, Terry Campbell Wallace responded.
Your comment that many people have become concerned for the welfare of June Guinn is interesting in that none of the family members have contacted Laurie Jamison, either by email or telephone, to request visitation with Mrs. Guinn. Her location is kept confidential due to incidents that occurred in the past. However, visitation by family members can be arranged, and certainly are welcome, by contacting Ms. Jamison.
Wallace’s response is not consistent with family’s experiences of having their pleas ignored for the past five years. Daughters Lynda Lucido and Cheryl Morris both say they have repeatedly phoned, sent emails and certified letters for the past five years, begging to have contact with their mother. Jamison does not respond.
On June 14, this Examiner emailed Jamison a second time, requesting a visit with June. Jamison did not respond.
On June 15, June’s daughter Cheryl Morris again emailed Jamison, requesting a phone call with her mother. Jamison did not respond.
On June 18, June’s daughter Lynda Lucido again emailed Jamison, requesting a phone call with her mother. Jamison did not respond.
On June 19, this Examiner emailed Jamison a third time, requesting a visit with June. Jamison did not respond.
On June 23, advocate Sylvia Rudek of NASGA requested a visit with June. Jamison did not respond.
Readers concerned about isolation and abuse of June Guinn can contact Laurie Jamison directly.
Laurie Jamison, NCG, CLPF
1138 Orchid Court
Modesto, CA 95355
lauriejamison@att.net
(209) 996-1827
Complaints about California Licensed Professional Fiduciaries, such as Laurie Jamison, can be filed with the Department of Consumer Affairs at the website below.
http://www.fiduciary.ca.gov/consumers/file_complaint.shtml

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Regulators Try to Stop Financial Abuse of Seniors

  • June 12, 2013, 5:47 PM

  • Regulators Try to Stop Financial Abuse of Seniors



    WASHINGTON –Two federal regulators are teaming up to help prevent financial exploitation of the elderly.
    A new curriculum developed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to help the elderly avoid being subject to financial scams and frauds.
    Seniors are considered easy targets for predators, the regulators say. Insurance company MetLife MET +2.07%has found that older Americans lose $2.9 billion a year due to financial abuse.
    Known as “Money Smart for Older Adults” the curriculum  is designed to teach seniors and their care-givers about financial scams.  It is also designed to ensure that older adults plan for a future in which they lose the capability to make financial decisions.
    Officials envision the 2 1/2-hour curriculum being taught by providers of services to seniors as well as bank employees. It covers issues including veterans scams, identify theft, medical identify theft, scams involving reverse mortgages, planning for unexpected events and disaster planning.
    Earlier this year, the CFPB found in a report that seniors are often confused by a wide array of professional titles designed to convey financial expertise.
    Seniors, family members and care-givers should be wary of signs of financial abuse, said Richard Cordray, the agency’s director.
    “Sometimes the indicators are obvious:  funds disappearing from accounts, bills that go unpaid, belongings that are missing,” Mr. Cordray said. “Sometimes they are more subtle, such as electronic or ATM withdrawals that fly under the radar or a new friend or acquaintance showing up with power of attorney or being added on a joint account.”
    The curriculum is intended as a compliment to the FDIC’s existing Money Smart curriculum, a financial-education program designed to help the poor improve their financial skills.