Deed To 85-Year-Old Man's Brooklyn Home Allegedly Stolen By Crooked Caretaker

Especially when you are behind on your mortgage homeowners should be aware of their rights and be wary of any individuals expressing interest in transferring deeds or any interest in your property. If you have questions you should ask an attorney who is able assist in explaining your rights and ways of saving your home.

A man hired to help care for his elderly diabetic neighbor has been indicted for allegedly stealing and trying to sell the senior citizen's East New York home. Jordan Horsford, 29, was indicted on Wednesday on 12 counts, including grand larceny and identity theft.According to Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez, Horsford was hired by the victim's family to help the 85-year-old man—at first, in 2016, they paid him for tasks like helping carry his wheelchair or helping him in and out of vehicles, but then the relationship expanded in 2017 to Horsford earning $400 a week for more regular duties like accepting the victim's Meals on Wheels deliveries, making sure he was taking his medicine, and checking in on him each night. Then, on June 19th, 2017, Horsford allegedly convinced the victim to sign away the deed to his home on Barbey Street.

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