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Hamptons Judge Accused Of Siphoning Fees From Estate

GavelThe estate of Frances Coles’ was battled over years before her death due, in no small part, to the wealth she possessed. Numerous individuals looked to worm their way into her confidence and take what ever they could. But it is a judge who us accused of using his management of her estate to siphon off large fees while neglecting to properly manage any of the property or estate legal matters. The family filed suit against the judge and the case is currently pending.
 
See Kathianne Boniello, Judge Sucking Cash From Women With Dementia’s Estate, New York Post, May 24, 2015.

Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse for bringing this article to my attention.