Probation for Elder Financial Abuse | Montpelier News

A Montpelier man, Daniel Lawson, 62, has been sentenced to a year of probation and community service after pleading guilty to misdemeanor financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The abuse began in 2019, when the victim—diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s—granted Lawson power of attorney, despite another family member already holding that role. Lawson allegedly used this authority to secretly transfer property rights and attempt a reverse mortgage on the family home, even after the power of attorney was revoked. The victim died in February, and her assets ultimately passed to Lawson as sole heir. While the family called the punishment too lenient, prosecutors acknowledged the case’s complexity and said the plea allows Lawson to make amends through service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8f73d579fd022a0