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Three Senior Citizens Sentenced in Financial Scam Targeting Elderly

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today the sentencing of three senior citizens who preyed on the elderly by selling them financial products that were unregistered and unqualified for sale in California. All three pleaded "No Contest" following an investigation by the California Department of Insurance's (CDI), Investigation Division, Valencia Regional Office landed them in court.

"It seems that fraud knows no age limit," said Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. "But it is particularly disturbing when senior citizens seek to take advantage of other, more vulnerable elderly citizens."

On January 18, 2007, Lawrence John Deovlet also known as Lawrence John Hartunian, 64, of Westlake Village pleaded "No Contest" to one count of Corporations Code 25210, Unlicensed Broker-Dealer. Deovlet was ordered to pay $500,000.00 in restitution to eleven victims, commit no further violations of the Corporations Code, serve one year unsupervised probation, pay a $200 restitution fine and a $20 court fee. Read more at insurance.ca.gov.

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You May Be Able To Avoid Probate
A living trust is one way someone may be able to eliminate the need for probate. This trust holds legal title to your property after your death and will survive you after your death. Always consult a probate lawyer first.

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Probate Terms

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Payable on death account (POD)

Definition:
An account, such as a bank account, that is handed over to a specified person upon another person's death.

Living Trust

Definition:
A living trust is an estate planning device that allows a person to transfer assets to one or more persons before and after they die.

Codicil

Definition:
An amendment to a will. It is a separate document.

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