A feud that began with a bitter child custody battle might
have led to one of the attorneys in the case being charged with falsifying a
will and theft.
Louisiana attorney Michael Cox represented Michael Davisson in
a custody battle against Davisson's ex-wife and her new husband Chris Broussard.
The case resulted in Davisson losing and the ex-wife receiving sole custody of
Davisson's only child, Jordan Davisson.
According to Cox, Michael Davisson despised Broussard so
much that he became estranged from his son and cut the son out of his will to
make sure that Broussard got nothing from him. When Davisson was terminally
ill, he gave power of attorney to Cox's wife. A will was also created that left
Davisson's entire estate to Cox and his wife.
Authorities allege, however, that Cox and his wife were
actually using the power of attorney to steal from Davisson while he was in the
hospital.
Davisson might have grown wise to this scheme before he
passed away. Cox and his wife sold Davisson's two homes for cash. After
learning of this, Davisson called Chris Broussard, the man Cox claims Davisson
hated, for help as Broussard is also an attorney. KTBS reported on this story in ""I truly do hate him." Sole heir
speaks out on arrest of attorney, wife in theft case."
The judge in the case threw out the will and nullified the
sale of the homes. One reason for doing so was that Cox notarized all the
documents and he is not a notary. Cox and his wife have been criminally
charged. If convicted, Cox will undoubtedly face discipline from the state Bar.
If you have questions about a durable power of attorney or securing
your assets for the future, please call OC Elder Law for an in depth analysis
on your estate, and how to protect it. Our Estate Planning Attorneys can be
reached at 714-525-4600 Monday through Friday, or visit our website at www.OCElderLaw.com.
Reference: KTBS (Nov. 25, 2015) ""I truly do hate him." Sole heir
speaks out on arrest of attorney, wife in theft case."
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