Another Option for Elder Abuse–The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Posted on April 10, 2012

From JoAnne

While Gloria has not had much luck with the CFPB, it is an option for those suffering with Guardianship/Probate abuse—

From Ken Ditkowsky:

Gloria:

I know that you have been given the bums rush by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Like most government agencies they are not worth the powder to blow themselves up.

That said, there is now something new under the sun  – the Administration is searching for an issue to over shadow its failures and to gain success.  With gas prices over $4.00 and food prices reaching for the sky it is very hard for even the most loyal of administration supporters to be happy campers and not be influenced by their pocket books.   Similarly, the Republicans – unless they have a dead wish – have to ‘trash’ big government and the many ineffective agencies that pollute the landscape.

To gain an easy victory, all that the administration has to do is send out the FBI to sequester the Sykes file, and they can bring criminal charges in a matter of hours.   If they tie in some of the other Cook County cases (such as Gore) etc they can even bring criminal RICO charges.   Moving to NY, California, etc they could send a scare into every miscreant guardian that would turn them all into bed wetters!    The WAR ON ELDER ABUSE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY can dominate the headlines from now until the 2016 elections!   Tax bills issued by the IRS to Carolyn, Cynthia, and Adam in relation to the ‘looting’ of your or Mary’s safety deposit box would be a deterrent to every  Court appointed guardian who has a desire to place a single penny of a wards money in his/her pocket.    With the 50% fraud penalty and interest to be charged it is very clear that miscreants will help the economy and the budget.

Of course what is proposed is against the credo of the political elite – when they become dominant in any venue, they believe that they are above the law and the laws apply only to you!    The Administration by attacking corruption in this vital area would be doing exactly what they promised when they talked about transparency!   The soft underbelly of our dirty little secret will be shown to everyone – and by aggressive enforcement of the laws on the books the Administration can *****.

The Pollyanna attitude of these agencies must be stopped in its tracks!

From JMD:

I remember when I was growing up in the 50′s and 60′s there was no child abuse.  It was a pack of lies if a girl said her father, grandfather or older brother or cousin was raping her. As a result, many, many women from that era suffered unimaginable psychological traumas that continue to impact their lives today.

Sometime during the 80′s all that stopped and law enforcement agencies and child welfare were required to actually investigate and not automatically quip a denial.

I hope that changes soon for Mary G. and all the elderly in the nursing homes who already have homes they want to live in until they pass.

A nursing home and removal from the elder’s own home should always be a last resort.  Gloria is not a felon, there is not a shred of concrete evidence that she ever harmed or did anything a bit untoward to her mother.  It is well documented in the family she treated her like a queen, taking her on vacations, splurging on her clothes, the beauty salon, vacations, etc. She encouraged phone calls, letters and visits.  She let her mom write checks and review bills.  Her mom walked to the local bank several times per week to discuss finances and check on her accounts and her safe deposit box.

As shown in the videos, there was still a ton of competence left with Mary.

Please do what you can to help her and watch her videos and sign her petitions.

Thanks

JoAnne

Petitionshttp://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/to-return-mary-g-sykes-home-and-to-remove-carolyn-toerpe-as-plenary-guardian/ http://www.thepetitionsite.com/359/248/993/petition-to-protest-the-publication-and-filing-of-a-complaint-against-atty-kenneth-karl-ditkowsky/
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/230/881/491/is-mary-g-sykes-incompetent-watch-the-videos-and-vote/
Videos:
5 at Vimeo.com.  I had to post them because someone kept on taking them down on youtube.com!
http://vimeo.com/user10893323/videos
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From Gloria Regarding no testimony from Mr. Lippman, esq.

Posted on April 10, 2012

From Gloria Sykes April 3, 2012

I noted an article on the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, the non-profit where my mother sought further protection and met with volunteer attorney Mr. Lippman.  Attorney Lippman read the 2005 Trust and advised mother that it was a ‘void’ trust: that Carolyn Toerpe was not only the trustee but the sole beneficiary and with no supervision.  Mother was outraged. I know because after about 45 minutes of Mr. Lippman meeting with my mother alone, he asked me to participate: it was my mother’s wishes and she waived her attorney client privilidge.  When I entered th conference room, mother had already directed Mr. Lippman on what her wishes, desires, intents, et al were for a new Trust/will and she was going to cut Carolyn Toerpe out 100%.  Of course, I encouraged mother not to do that.  Silly me.  And so, Mother had the will/trust rewritten and all was 50/50.  My property, she wrote, as she did in a previous will, made it clear with instructions that her only interest in my property was should she outlive me: she made it clear she had no ownership rights nor did she want to own the property.  I subpoenaed Mr. Lippman to testify what he could — and in fact, JoAnne Denison spoke with him directly.  What is interesting is that a non-profit legal service that has and is receiving large amounts of money in order to help seniors (free services), would appear before Judge Connors and have the subpoena quashed!  Yep, and to make this even more interesting, one week after Connor’s quashed the subpoena so Mr. Lippmann could not testify that he found mother not only highly competent, but also that she indeed came to CLVS in order to and had vacated the 2005 trust, and that a new will/trust had been prepared according to her wishes, instructions, intents, et al, but that even though CLVS notified mother to come in and sign the new will/trust, Mother never showed up as she was in the custody and care of Carolyn Toerpe. That said, one week later, Judge M. Connors was hosted and celebrated by CLVS for helping them get the grant money set aside especially to help seniors.  Ya gotta wonder how it is that a Judge denies a volunteer attorney from a non profit where Judge Connors helped raise money so seniors can get free services to protect themselves from vultures like Carolyn Toerpe, would deny Mr. Lippman the right to testify on behalf of mother!  Here’s the press release that went out
CVLS Honors Judge Maureen Connors and Sidley Austin LLP
November, 2009
CVLS gave Judge Maureen Connors its Court of Honor award for her support of pro bono guardians ad litem, her sensitivity to the needs of low-income clients and for treating pro bono attorneys with courtesy and respect. Sidley & Austin was honored for providing long-term, high quality, free legal services to the residents of Uptown.

http://174.132.159.233/news/cvls-honors-judge-maureen-connors-and-sidley-austin-llp

The quashing of the subpoena was about one week before Connors was Honored.    Here’s the article when she was appointed to the Appellate court.   Please note that Conors was in the Domestic Violence Court for one  year and Toerpes friend, Judge Gloria Coco was the supervising judge….. and other than mother, she helped other elders and disabled with the appointment of pro  bono attorneys to give free legal services in Guardianship proceedings.  See in red.
Circuit Judge Maureen Connors appointed to Appellate Court
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the assignment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Maureen E. Connors to the Illinois Appellate Court.
Judge Connors, who has been a judge in Cook County for 22 years, will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Appellate Justice Mary Jane Theis to the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Theis will be replacing Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald, who announced his retirement, effective October 25.
The assignment of Judge Connors will become effective October 26 and expire December 3, 2012.
Judge Connors was an associate Judge in Cook County from 1988 to 1994, when she was elected Circuit Court Judge. When she won retention as a Circuit Court judge in 2006, reviewing bar groups and associations all gave her favorable ratings.
As an associate judge, she has served in Traffic Court (1988-89); the Domestic Violence Court (1989-90); and the Fifth Municipal District in Bridgeview (1990-1994).
She has served in the Probate Division since her election as a Circuit Court judge in 1994, and was instrumental in organizing a roster of pro bono attorneys who volunteer free legal services in guardianship proceedings
Judge Connors is a member of the Committee on Discovery of the Illinois Judicial Conference and has participated in the training of new judges in Cook County.  She has been a lecturer or panelist for the National Association of  Elder Law Attorneys, and the National Guardianship Association.
She has been honored with the Domestic Violence Service Award by the Constance Morris House, a shelter for battered women; and has served on a task force studying the Illinois Domestic Violence Act.
She has served as a tutor at the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls and has served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago.
Judge Connors received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University and her juris doctor degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1979.
Before being elected an associate judge, she worked as an associate at Klafter & Burke and its predecessor Nathan & Klafter; and as assistant general attorney at the Chicago Park District.
Judge Connors will occupy the current rotation position of Justice Theis in the Second Division of the Appellate Court, First District; and will be assigned Justice Theis’ cases.
While serving on the Appellate Court, Judge Connors is relieved of all her regular duties in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Gloria Jean Sykes
Bon Ami Productions, Inc.
773.910-3310(cell)
773.631-9262 (fax and office line)

From Ken Ditkowsky — an email to NAGSA (Natl Assn to Prevent Guardianship Abuse)

Posted on April 7, 2012

From JoAnne Denison

Please see the great email below!  I was admitted in 1985 and was told corruption was soooo bad before the Greylord indictment of about 90% of the judges in Cook County, that cash envelopes were commonly given openly at Christmas passed right over the bench that the judges were sworn to keep impartial.

Are we the only attys that care?  I can’t even get other attys that I know well to become interested in fighting the obvious corruption in the court.  I ask them to read the blog, sign the petitions and they don’t. 

I have one case that was clearly “paid” and up on appeal.  $750,000 in attys fees down the drain because of a case that was fixed.  I think the judge knew what she was doing was wrong, because of course I filed a detailed Motion to Reconsider, never got yelled at and when OC asked the judge to yell at me, she refused.  When she simply said “motion denied”, it was almost like she was apologizing for having sold out.

Other attys see this, but walk on by……..

take care all,

joanne

From: kenneth ditkowsky

Sent: Apr 7, 2012 9:13 AM

Subject: Re: see email I wrote to Elaine from NASGA

In 1961 when I was admitted to the bar Illinois (or rather Cook County)  was having one of its paranoia sessions.   We actually had two Court systems competing.    We had the Superior court run by the republicans and the Circuit Court run by the democrats.    Except in the Chancery Division bribery was so prevalent that several judges were reputed to have cash registers on the bench to keep track of the cash flow.

In the Chancery Division we had several judges who were fantastic.   Not only could you get a fair trial but it was speedy and honest.   Of course this may have something to do with the clients and  lawyers who appeared.   A case was received from the client, and the two lawyers immediately got together and agreed to whatever facts we could.   We then agreed to whatever issues we could.   This left few facts and few issues for determination.    Armed with stipulations we visited the judge.   He attempted to resolve the issues, and those that could not be resolved were set for trial.   

Trials were straight forward and the plaintiff was required (if he wanted to win) to put on his case in the morning session (1 1/2 to 2 hours) and the defendant by the end of the day.   If the case dragged on the lawyers just had not done their job.    We were all friends and even socialized together.   None of us made alot of money as we churned out cases without any fluff!   Do not get me wrong – we did very well, but our clients were not frightened by the postman delivering the bill.  

In the Courts in which we had cash register judges the judge was aware that no every lawyer played the game, and those who did not were apt to rock the boat.   I was so naive that I lived in this world and had no idea who was on the take and who was not!    The revelation occurred when a Judge called me on the telephone and said:  “the bid is five.”    I had no idea what he was talking about.    When I found out I was outraged!  and just prepared my case with an eye on an appeal.   My buddies guided me with great care so that I crossed every t, and dotted every eye.    (The case settled after the Judge ruled against me – the other lawyer’s offer of settlement was “what do you want?”   I told him and it was agreed.    I do not know who talked to him, if anyone, all I know is that he kept me busy with referrals for a very long time).     (I never told him about the telephone call “the bid is five.” )

A judge has no immunity to protect him from corruption.    If he/she obtains any unauthorized benefit or remuneration he commits a Federal or State crime.    This does not mean he/she cannot do alot of damage and/or many not get away with corruption for a long time – however – the wages of sin are not very attractive.    I feel that with the Sykes transcripts and the statements that are recorded a very nice opportunity exists for the Fed to repopulate one or more of its prisons with some law trained people.    The Sykes case with its large horde of gold coins, it lack of Sodini notices, its obvious intimidations, it extra-judicial proceedings (the sanction action against me and seizure of Gloria Sykes assets), the suppression of the videos of Mary Sykes, the ‘cover-up’ by the guardians etc is an excellent vehicle to be a first step in the fight against Elder Abuse and Financial Explotation of the elderly.   

My point is that there are honest judges out there, honest guardians, and a great number of ‘good people.’   These people are the solid core of our justice system and we want them to give us honest and candid decisions mandated by the facts and law.    We want them to make unpopular decisions as well as popular decisions(whether ‘right or wrong’ ) as the facts dictate.   For this they need immunity.   In the ARDC complaint filed against me the admission that no investigation was made and that the Administrator had no knowledge as to whether or not the allegations that I am reported to have made is true or false is a disgrace and indicative of an ethically challenged system – however, it the decision to bring the complaint was motivated by honest and integrity and not an attempt to silence dissent I would support it.   If as I believe the complaint was brought to supress my First Amendment Rights the author and those who provided the inducement for the filing ought to be brought to the bar of justice.

My point – the baby should not be thrown out with the bathwater.   This fight is not going to be easy or quick.   

Ken Ditkowsky

www.ditkowskylawoffice.com

From: timlahrman
To: kenditkowsky
Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: see email I wrote to Elaine from NASGA

according to Barb Johnson — author, “Failed Justice – Behind the Black Robes”  probate judges in Mass do not even need to be attorneys, and lay people untrained in law can be appointed as probate judges.  Likewise according to Barb ……  the Mass probate/family court system is fraught with political patronage.

Barb was summarily disbarred for life — she has since moved to Costa Rico —–  if you wish to chat with her …. and she is very welcoming and responsive  feel free to write her at  barbjohnson74 at gmail.com,  her soapbox is abolishing judicial immunity.

The Ken Ditkowsky Petition on Care 2.com

Posted on April 6, 2012
Let's start out Good Friday and the first day of Passover or as I call it, "Peaster" helping our good friends in need, and this one is Ken Ditkowsky.

So first--the latest news on Ken Ditkowsky.  And Happy Peaster!

To prove that KD wasn't lying to the ARDC he submitted detailed affidavits from Gloria Sykes and Scott Evans.  Lea Black then DENIED his Motion to Dismiss based upon the fact the Petitions were not enclosed.  Ken swears he placed them in each envelope.  The  Motion to Dismiss should have been reconsidered based on the fact these affidavits were conveniently, accidently-on-purpose lost by the ARDC.  (Note that the ARDC has NEVER responded to the complaints of Gloria or any of her and Mary's friends.  Those are also conveniently, accidently-on-purpose lost by the ARDC!)

 

Come and see what 65 individuals have written to help out Ken Ditkowsky.
Add your signature ASAP.  I plan on faxing a copy of the petition to the ARDC today!
I know some attys do horrific things.  Think of all the politicians who have gone to prison–for selling senate seats and such.
But then there are the rest of us that work tirelessly for our clients–long hours, no pay.  And often we aren’t even appreciated by the client that doesn’t understand all of what is going on. I assure you that you have to be tough as nails to be an attorney, that cares, that works without pay, that wants to make the world a better place for grandma and grandpa.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have walked over to the Daley center, knew I was going to be yelled at by an unfair court and clout happy counsel on the otherside, repeating, “yea thru the valley of death” (this is actually an analogy to walking in earth or being here, only the bravest entities come, what an armpit!) Sometimes I think that the state court system is clogged with cabals of petty thieves and their puppet judges.  Ah, but then I recall the blissful days of Federal Court where perhaps you disagree with what the judge has determined, but you KNOW he has made a careful, intelligent, informed decision that is based in law.
So PLEASE sign this petition or only the politician lawyers will be left, and we know where they end up!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/359/248/993/petition-to-protest-the-publication-and-filing-of-a-complaint-against-atty-kenneth-karl-ditkowsky/

# 65

17:48, Mar 30, TARA KING, HI
THIS IS US.MY FAMILY.MY FRIENDS.WHAT CAN BE MORE PERSONAL !!!!!!!!!!

# 64

21:58, Mar 28, Lucinda PalmerLambert, MI
Attorney Ditkowsky voices his outrage about guardian abuse for all to hear. I hope, some day, Mary G. Sykes will know that he has responded to her call for help.

# 63

21:35, Mar 26, tashi barnett, CA

# 62

15:03, Mar 24, Ms. Lucy Nycek, IL

# 60

07:46, Mar 22, Ms. Erin Bokesch, OH

# 59

00:55, Mar 22, Ms. Jennifer Goings, TX

# 58

14:45, Mar 21, Leanne Miller, CA

# 57

11:05, Mar 21, Mrs. ruth lande, IL

# 56

10:34, Mar 21, Elizabeth Chambers, IL

# 55

03:04, Mar 21, Ms. Kairen Brooke-Anderson, South Africa

# 54

01:21, Mar 21, Mr. Panagiotis Rigopoulos, Greece

# 53

20:23, Mar 20, Ms. Rajka Campagiorni, NV

# 52

18:30, Mar 20, Ms. Lark Kirkwood, OK

# 51

17:17, Mar 20, Ginger Franklin, TN
I too am a victim of conservatorship/guardian and probate court abuse. We must ban together and fight for what is right and to get these laws changed!!!!

# 50

16:50, Mar 20, Ms. Mary Healey, United Kingdom
We have to get the abuse of vulnerable people stopped.

# 49

09:33, Mar 20, Name not displayed, IL

# 48

19:31, Mar 19, Sylvia Rudek, IL
I agree: Atty Ditkowsky has done nothing to deserve this action, and is in fact an honorable, ethical and hard working attorney that cares about what is going on in the Probate Court of Cook County.

# 47

14:13, Mar 19, Barbara Mathison, UT
This is outrageous what is happening to Gloria and her mother and someone who is trying to help them. What kind of nightmare is this. What happened to America the Free – free speech, right for legal representation and the right to be heard ????

# 46

12:26, Mar 19, Robert Smith, IL

# 45

10:52, Mar 19, Ms. florence iverson, MN

# 44

08:19, Mar 19, Sandra Berg, IL

# 42

20:04, Mar 18, Barbara Stephans, CA
This case should be dismissed.

# 41

17:14, Mar 18, Mrs. katlynn Thompson, AK

# 40

12:37, Mar 18, Ms. Sylvia Harris, OH

# 38

09:57, Mar 18, Mr. Martin Kozak, IL

# 37

08:37, Mar 18, Fred L. Zaidman, CA

# 36

07:01, Mar 18, Ms. Laura Margoscin, IL
No one should have do deal with financial exploitation….especially a 92 year old woman, along with abuse. Sad case. I had the same thing happen to me, only it was for my daughter who was being abused by her father….I am now destitute and he has more hours with her. Probate court or Circuit court is just Circus Court. It is unbelievable what they are doing to that poor woman, along with many others. It is hopeful to see that this woman’s Lawyer is getting what he deserves for his actions. To many others slip through the system.

# 35

17:13, Mar 17, Chris Maderer, IL

# 34

15:51, Mar 17, Mr. Ed Laurson, CO

# 33

10:42, Mar 17, Ms. Jane Stillwater, CA
At the age of 92, no one should to be forced to deal with financial exploitation. Kudos to Attorney Ditkowsky. Wish there were more like him.

# 32

09:59, Mar 17, Rebecca Reyes, NV
Guardians abuse is rampant and it is a fast growing epidemic in this country. We need to do action now! We need more of Atty. Ditkowski who cares for the elderly.

# 31

07:01, Mar 17, Ms. DEBORAH rADER, LA

# 30

06:57, Mar 17, Deborah Ditkowsky, IL

# 29

06:13, Mar 17, Ms. SUSAN STALEY, TX

# 28

05:43, Mar 17, Mr. Bill C, Germany

# 27

02:01, Mar 17, Mrs. Joan Massetti, NY

# 26

01:17, Mar 17, Karen Breding, CA

# 25

01:06, Mar 17, Name not displayed, LA

# 24

19:35, Mar 16, Mrs. Roberta DeGray, CT
This complaint needs to be dismissed with a formal apology to Mr. Ditkowsky.

# 23

19:34, Mar 16, Ms. Lisa Bokesch, OH

# 22

19:27, Mar 16, Ms. Gloria Jean Sykes, IL
On Monday, March 12, 2012 my sister Carolyn Toerpe ‘lied again”, this time saying that the Cook County Sheriff directed her to do this or that. Meanwhile, my mother is held hostage and isolated. My Mother directed me to find attorney Kenneth Ditkowsky, an attorney who not only was her long time litigator and estate planner, but also a friend. To deny my Mohter the right to an attorney and then, attempt to sanction or disbar Mr. Ditkowsky for doing what any decent person would do: investigate and report the truth, is as evil as what my sister has ben empowered to do: slowly kill my Mother while she does whatever she can to silence me. On behalf of my Mother I thank Mr. Ditkowsky: he is her hero and I pray one day she is able to thank him herself. Together we must stand and stop these crimes against good American Citizens who, when called to help, risk everything in order to save anoter person’s life. xo

# 21

19:09, Mar 16, Beverly Donias, TX
I lost my own mother at the age of 65 due to lies and corruption of the nursing homes, atty ad litem, ct social worker, and the court. Mom wanted to come home but the guardian would not let her and guardain DNR and put her in hospice though she was not terminal and her health declined because of all the mental drugs forced upon her. Her only reason she had a pinched nerve and back spasm. but was left blind and deaf due to forced unnecessary psych drugs. She had an adverse reaction too. Courts took all her rights and mom was at the mercy of the court. The court ignored my pleas and complaints.

# 20

19:08, Mar 16, Elaine Renoire, IN
NASGA (National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse) wholeheartedly supports Attorney Ken Ditkowsky!

# 19

18:12, Mar 16, Name not displayed, VA

# 18

17:56, Mar 16, Mr. Michael Kirkby, ON

# 17

17:38, Mar 16, Ms. Carolyn Sheetz, IN

# 16

17:18, Mar 16, Ms. Mary Waddell, RI
Attorney Ditkowsky has worked long and tirelessly for his client, who is being victimized and mistreated by the Probate court system.

# 15

17:05, Mar 16, Evelyn Mero, MI

# 14

16:52, Mar 16, Ms. Cynthia Nelson, MN

# 13

16:08, Mar 16, Mr. Love Light, India

# 12

15:40, Mar 16, LM Sunshine, AZ

# 11

15:40, Mar 16, naomi chambers, IL

# 10

15:04, Mar 16, Barbara Montrond, OR
My family has been severely victimized by the probate court, the conservator/guardians, ALL attorneys purporting to be in my father’s (the VICTIM) best interest. My father was isolated from the “objector” (myself and my daughters….the three people he loved more than anything on the world), abused mentally, physically and ultimately put on “hospice” (ran out of money) and forced to injest Haldol, Serequel, Oxy etc. until he died. I have the medical reports that state the main issue that he was suffering from was dehydration and a UTI which the guardian allowed to fester for over a month in effort to force the hospital to admit him. (three days inthe hospital allows them to move “wards’ to care facilities without court approval). The way that Gloria and her mom has been treated by her “sister” et al is virtually identical to how we were treated…the petitioneer, my father’s son, was in it for greed as were the ones that collaberated with him to torture then terminate my fathers life. Thank God that Gloria has an advocate like Mr. Ditkowsky! How evil can these people be. For the sister Caroline….I imagine you will see my “brother” where you will eventually end up….Karma! Seems a little uncanny that Gloria’s story is almost identical to most of ours that have suffered the same horrible series of events. Please read Oregons new articles on Sue Lee with conservator Nancy MacDonald (very similar) and Benjamin Alfonso with the ODVA and other familiar names. This is epidemic and any one that has a working brain will see the systematic victimization at work…..QUIT SHOOTING THE MESSENGER!!

# 9

14:39, Mar 16, Judith Ditkowsky, IL

# 8

13:43, Mar 16, Name not displayed, IL
Mary G Sykes should be returned to her home. The GAL’s and abusive guardian should not be allowed to profit from this tragedy.

# 7

11:29, Mar 16, Ms. Lydia Price, IL

# 6

11:26, Mar 16, Name not displayed, IL

# 5

10:38, Mar 16, Name not displayed, CA

# 4

10:37, Mar 16, Mr. Donald Shutters, IL

# 3

10:22, Mar 16, Ms. Mary McDonald, Ireland

# 2

10:10, Mar 16, Name not displayed, UT

# 1

09:39, Mar 16, Ms. Josie Coogan, ME

PS--And if you're listening Lea Black from the ARDC, if you're doing stuff like this and persecuting innocent attorneys trying to make the world a better place for grandma and grandpa despite a huge senior housing industry that is apparently wired into our court system, my advice to you is to quit your job and come work for me.  Oh, it will be only at $15 per hour and no health insurance, but you don't realize the vast improvement in goodness and health to your soul.  I would rather STARVE than work in a place that does things like that.  That's why I haven't worked at a large law firm in YEARS. And I would never work for Chicago, Cook County or Illinois state government where lawyers get "told" what to do "or else'--only to later be thrown under the bus!  Disgusting.

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Yeah 2330 Total hits for both Blogs!

I finally found the place where you can check hits on Blogger and 

THE TOTAL FOR THE TWO BLOGS FOR DEC 2011 WHEN THE BLOG BEGAN TO NOW IS 2330 total hits!

I hope everyone has seen the videos also and have look at our petitions:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/to-return-mary-g-sykes-home-and-to-remove-carolyn-toerpe-as-plenary-guardian/

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/359/248/993/petition-to-protest-the-publication-and-filing-of-a-complaint-against-atty-kenneth-karl-ditkowsky/

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/230/881/491/is-mary-g-sykes-incompetent-watch-the-videos-and-vote/

Videos:

5 at Vimeo.com.  I had to post them because someone kept on taking them down on youtube.com!

http://vimeo.com/user10893323/videos

From Ken Ditkowsky-Requests to Admit to ARDC

Posted on April 4, 2012

This afternoon we filed with the Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission a Notice to produce documents and the 3rd wave of Requests to Admit.

The first set of Requests to admit evoked an evasion of the Requests.  However, by the attempt to avoid responding to the very facts that the ARDC will have to prove to be incorrect in order to prove me a liar, the ARDC admitted that they did not investigation.  The horn book law is as foolows:

Rule 216 rule requires absolute good faith and truthfulness in a response, and any responses which seek to evade answering will not be countenanced.2 The answering party is required to ascertain the truth of the request if the ability to do so is reasonably within its power.  10 Ill. Prac., Civil Discovery § 16:21 (2011)

In order to brand me as a liar, even the ARDC has to meet some objective standard – not investigating and relying upon the political elite and their cronies is not sufficient unless the double standard is more overt that previously.    Some of you have expressed the view that the ARDC is wired.  As every word that I wrote is confirmed by my investigation, the affidavit of Gloria Sykes, the affidavit of Scott Evans, and/or the verified ADA complaint filed in the United States of America and reconfirmed in the transcripts of the proceedings in open Court it is clearly disingenious for the Requests to Admint not to be admitted.

This afternoon I requested that the ARDC join with me in requesting the States Attorney of Cook County to investigate the charges, allegations and avements made in the Sykes case.     In particular starting with square one:   where are the Sodini notices and proofs of service?    They are not in the Court file and Mr.Schmiedel has admitted that they do not exist.    As the Sodini notices were not served it is apparent that no jurisdiction exists – ergo Count 2 fails as Stern/Farenga are not properly appointed and acting at best in a defacto manner.

EAch allegation that has been made can be similarly verified in the Court record, transcripts or in other documentation.    The safety deposit box that was at the Pullman Bank was in the name of Gloria Sykes and Mary Sykes.    Carolyn Sykes had it drilled.   The Bank is required to keep records!    How could Carolyn Sykes accomplish this feat!   A simple investigation will disclose this fact.    The inconvenient truth is obvious!    Where were the guardian ad litem?   Where is law enforcement?

The list goes on and one.   At some point in time law enforcement will have to investigate – it might just as well be now!

Ken Ditkowsky
www.ditkowskylawoffice.com

Legal Disclaimer–
Although this is obvious, no person in this blog has been accused of any wrongdoing, crime or even arrested unless stated otherwise from a website reporting actual arrests and convictions. We are stating our opinions and we have the right to do this. Only the particular author is responsible for his or her content. (So don’t blame me if you dislike some posts from someone else. This site is newsworthy because it is picked up automatically by many other blogs and is therefore protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution and the Illinois State Constitution and violations will be taken seriously with charges under the Illinois Citizens Participation Act. We ARE participating in government here–we are lawyers trying to make a difference to make things better for grandma and grandpa. We don’t care how much money you’re making–directly or indirectly from Probate or a nursing home or home health care wired-in business. Do yourself a favor and get a different job, it’s not worth it.  And if you’re someone filing ARDC complaints against this blog, we are all exercising our rights to disseminate important news to protect the rights of the elderly and respect their wishes.  Again, go get another job–it’s not worth it.
PS – This blog is primarily for entertainment purposes only and please don’t file any pleadings or documents in court without checking with the sources for errors. My rate to review is $300 per hour.  Sorry, but portions of this blog have to be entertaining so we can get the word out.  There is most certainly a great deal of (stinging) truth in it, esp. for the GAL’s, the probate court and a society that ignores (thereby condoning) the sleazy world of probate, and in particular the 18th floor of the Daley Center in Chicago, but everyone needs to understand, these are not pleadings, there is no Motion, Response and Reply set by any court, together with extended legal argument recorded by a court reporter and subject to a Motion to Reconsider if errors or new evidence is found.  So don’t take it that way.  Like a good reporter, do your own due diligence and check with the sources first.  Honestly, I have to explain blogs to attorneys?  Have they no life? Do they not know how to email me or use the “comments” section at all?

Has our law enforcement devolved into just a CYA operation?

Posted on April 2, 2012

This is the problem – no one wants to get involved. The Gore case, like the Sykes is an example of the corruption that has distorted parens patrie and turned a honorable, necessary, and laudable legal concept into something dirty and corrupt. If law enforcement is more than a CYA operation it would have a task force in place to fully and completely investigate the terrible specter of politically enhanced attorneys preying on the elderly and those who cannot help themselves. It is too bad that when the public celebrates Easter the teachings of the Savior are just mouthed and ignored. Similarly, during the Jewish high holy days we pay about as little attention to the teaching of the Torah as possible. Afterword’s we go out and vote for the very people who foster the corruption! Fortunately from time to time one or two of us does something and some of the bad guys gets run out of town. Greylord, the conviction of Governor Ryan, the conviction of Governor Blago etc occurs. Now is the time to get out the tar, the feathers, and the rail! Brothers Stern, Schmiedel and Sister Faranga have in a loud and clear message admitted that they participated in the separation of Mary Sykes from her property, her liberty, and her civil rights and intend to continue if we (as citizens) do not act appropriately and accordingly. It is now apparent in the Sykes case that the three clout heavy attorneys are not clean and they certainly do not want an investigation. It is also clear that they think that the Court is going to protect them. Thus, they are waiting for the next shoe to drop. Gloria fired it yesterday! She sent a reiteration of her ARDC complaint against Schmiedel to the ARDC. The last time their reaction was immediate – they investigated me and filed a complaint against me. (Who says there is no justice!) While Gloria’s ARDC complaint against Schmiedel was not the shoe that I intended to drop, there will be more shoes to drop and they will come one at time when I and you decide to drop them. As this is a community project, I invite everyone to get in their licks! It is wonderful to have genuine ‘bad guys’ on the other side. My scenario is independent of all the stones that us righteous defenders of the ‘little old ladies’ seek to do in defense of motherhood, grandmotherhood, senior citizens and the American way. The three clout heavy attorneys have admitted that they are ‘bad guys’ and have stolen from a little old lady (Mary Sykes) The refusal to request an independent investigation defines the fight as a fight of ‘good’ (us) against ‘evil’ (Them). Had they nothing to hide they would have immediately accepted out challenge. Thus, we can be righteous defends of all that is good and the America Democratic system from those who would pervert it and destroy it by systemic corruption. This is a rare opportunity. There are few times in a lifetime that an opponent labels themselves as a ‘bad guy!’

Ken Ditkowsky www.ditkowskylawoffice.com

Petitions

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/to-return-mary-g-sykes-home-and-to-remove-carolyn-toerpe-as-plenary-guardian/

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/359/248/993/petition-to-protest-the-publication-and-filing-of-a-complaint-against-atty-kenneth-karl-ditkowsky/

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/230/881/491/is-mary-g-sykes-incompetent-watch-the-videos-and-vote/

Videos:

5 at Vimeo.com.  I had to post them because someone kept on taking them down on youtube.com!

http://vimeo.com/user10893323/videos

Legal Disclaimer–
Although this is obvious, no person in this blog has been accused of any wrongdoing, crime or even arrested unless stated otherwise from a website reporting actual arrests and convictions. We are stating our opinions and we have the right to do this. Only the particular author is responsible for his or her content. (So don’t blame me if you dislike some posts from someone else. This site is newsworthy because it is picked up automatically by many other blogs and is therefore protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution and the Illinois State Constitution and violations will be taken seriously with charges under the Illinois Citizens Participation Act. We ARE participating in government here–we are lawyers trying to make a difference to make things better for grandma and grandpa. We don’t care how much money you’re making–directly or indirectly from Probate or a nursing home or home health care wired-in business. Do yourself a favor and get a different job, it’s not worth it.  And if you’re someone filing ARDC complaints against this blog, we are all exercising our rights to disseminate important news to protect the rights of the elderly and respect their wishes.  Again, go get another job–it’s not worth it.