Feinstein’s elder abuse lawsuit enters mediation.
A San Francisco Judge Sends Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Lawsuit into Mediation
A San Francisco judge has taken a step towards resolving the legal disputes filed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein, against the trustees of her late husband’s estate. The judge has sent the case into mediation, hoping for a global outcome.
Allegations of Financial Elder Abuse
Katherine Feinstein, who holds power of attorney in her mother’s legal affairs, has filed three lawsuits accusing the managers of Richard Blum’s estate of committing “financial elder abuse.” These lawsuits have been filed in recent months.
Seeking Resolution through Dispute Resolution Process
Superior Court Judge Roger Picquet has urged the parties involved to privately resolve the matters through a dispute resolution process. While the Blum trustees have denied any wrongdoing, they are open to negotiations.
“I’m looking for a global outcome if we can get it,” stated Judge Picquet during a hearing.
Claims of Stiffed Payments for Medical Bills
Katherine Feinstein alleges that her mother is not receiving proper reimbursement for large medical bills, which she hoped to pay through the marital trust. The Blum trustees’ attorney, Steven Braccini, has raised doubts about Katherine Feinstein’s power of attorney and denied any disbursement denials to Sen. Feinstein.
Appointment of Trustees and Inheritance
Katherine Feinstein has also alleged that the main trustees, Michael Klein and Marc Scholvinck, were not properly appointed by Blum or the senator. However, Dianne Feinstein appointed her daughter as a co-trustee of the estate in August 2022.
In the latest court filing, Klein and Scholvinck point out that Dianne Feinstein’s high income and net worth, which they claim is over $50 million. The remainder of the trust is expected to go to Blum’s three daughters from a previous marriage.
There seems to be a rift between Katherine Feinstein and her stepsisters, Annette, Heidi, and Eileen Blum, as the three women want to continue using the estate.
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