The Price of Care: Investigating California Conservatorships | 'The Fight for Accountability' (4/5)

The job title of a fiduciary is broad and powerful. Fiduciaries are trained to manage their client’s wealth, well-being, and assets. It’s also the certification needed to be a conservator.

After abuse was exposed in California conservatorships, the state created the Professional Fiduciary Bureau under the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The PFB was set up to regulate “non-family member professional fiduciaries.”

But the state entity that was created to provide oversight and protect clients has never - once - issued a citation for abuse. Abuse that could be going under the radar, as the bureau only has one investigator to look into the hundreds of detailed complaints they receive.
Our investigation shines a light on the failure of a bureau that was set up to ensure the protection of fiduciary clients, many who are society’s most vulnerable.

[claudiawright]

Abuse of elders of this type must have criminal consequences. How can those who put themselves in-charge of caring for elders not be held accountable? As I delve into this subject, I am shocked at this story. Here is a must-read warning: @t

[jeangenie]

Lol she’s the funniest lady ever! “You didn’t submit the paperwork on time” it’s so true though

[austinduncan]

My Mothers trust was completely changed. Most alarming is there is a new section where now the trustee, Mrs. Young can make "elections to the Judges retirement fund" Now why do you think my Mother all of a sudden felt the need for Mrs. Young to give money to

[claudiawright]

It is our judicial officers (court-appointed attorneys) and Judges who are at the first line of defense, who must be accountable for allowing this situation.   If we do not change the current judiciary system as it stands, the public will never be protected.  What is the Legislature going to do about those decision-makers?

[centristmiguel]

Leave it to CA to allow the elderly to be legally robbed

[ThePIMom]

Excellent! Carole Herman is a dynamic woman! Foundation Aiding the Elderly (FATE)

[bridgetsims]

Any thong the state dose forget ot I lost conservitor over my dad now mynparemt my be kick out of nursing homes Because of non payments they tale there money

[maximillion]

She billed the time she spent talking to investigators for her own misconduct 😂😂😂 holy cow, that's bold. what an absolute rat. glad this chill fellow was able to take her down and end the con