The Spectrum Institute Report on Appointment of Fiduciary

Summary

This document analyzes the case of Theresa Jankowski, an 84-year-old woman who was placed under a conservatorship despite evidence suggesting she was competent to make her own decisions. The document focuses on concerns raised by the Spectrum Institute regarding the actions of the appointed attorney and the presiding judge, highlighting potential ethical and legal violations related to fiduciary appointment processes and the rights of individuals with disabilities.

The document argues that the attorney, Mr. Risley, has violated ethical standards by sharing confidential information and advocating for the opposing party. It also points to the judge's instruction to make attorneys the “eyes and ears of the court”, which the document alleges has jeopardized the impartiality of the court.

The author of the document, Thomas F. Coleman, a lawyer and director of the Spectrum Institute, asks the judge to recuse himself. He further requests that the court issue a ruling on the matter and that the attorney be removed from the case.