Feinstein Sues to Access Funds for Medical Expenses, Orders Mediation Instead of House Sale

Feinstein and her daughter filed lawsuits to sell a house and access estate funds to cover the senator's medical expenses.
Lawsuits allege the trustees of Feinstein's late husband's account haven't properly funded a trust meant to provide for her.
A judge ordered the parties to private mediation instead of immediately selling the house.
Feinstein says she's asked her daughter to handle the case so she can focus on her work in Washington.
The lawsuits claim the trustees intend to benefit Feinstein's late husband's daughters over her.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 1:14:14 PM

Feinstein Sues to Access Funds for Medical Expenses, Orders Mediation Instead of House Sale

Feinstein and her daughter filed lawsuits to sell a house and access estate funds to cover the senator's medical expenses.
Lawsuits allege the trustees of Feinstein's late husband's account haven't properly funded a trust meant to provide for her.
A judge ordered the parties to private mediation instead of immediately selling the house.
Feinstein says she's asked her daughter to handle the case so she can focus on her work in Washington.
The lawsuits claim the trustees intend to benefit Feinstein's late husband's daughters over her.

usatoday.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/16/2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims 'financial elder abuse' in lawsuit over husband’s estate

9/7/2023

Dianne Feinstein's frailty, fight for family millions cast shadow on final Senate chapter

9/7/2023

Feinstein gave daughter power of attorney to focus on work in Congress

Sen. Dianne Feinstein has given power of attorney to her daughter amid a court battle over her late husband's estate so she can focus on her work in Congress.

10/7/2023

Senator Feinstein's Blended Family Faces Estate Battle Over Beach House and Trust Funding