Red Flag: A Title Pro Noticed a 2.9 Million Dollar Elder Fraud
Apr 03, 2026
A caregiver quietly amended a trust. Removed the children. Listed a $2.9M home. Three title companies missed it.
Scott Heisey of WFG National Title was number four. He caught it. He called the family directly. They still lost the house.
Watch the clip. Share it with anyone who has an aging parent.
Full interview on elder fraud and real estate now on YouTube https://youtu.be/ggIyd9YyK4Y?si=TeIgkmGfgvoljzYO
Guest: Scott Heisey VP Growth Director California WFG National Title SHeisey@wfgtitle.com wfgtitle.com
Host: Realtor® Pat Kapowich CalDRE 00979413 Kapowich Real Estate Silicon Valley Real Estate Since 1988
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