Attorney Says Conservatorship Should Be ‘Last Resort’ For Man Whose Wife Gave Scammers $530,000

Mark and his wife, Lori, own a popular bowling alley, and when COVID-19 restrictions shut them down, Lori says she received a miracle phone call claiming she was eligible for a COVID federal grant. But, Lori says she needed to send thousands in gift cards before she could receive her money. Mark says Lori sent a total of $530,000 to these scammers behind his back. When the couple appeared on Dr. Phil, Mark said he had started to notice changes in Lori’s behavior two years prior, and Lori admitted that she had trouble with her memory. Mark said he felt like he had no choice but to apply for conservatorship over his wife. On Monday’s episode, Mark shares that Lori has since been diagnosed with "Alzheimer’s side of dementia" and wonders if he should move forward with the conservatorship. Ann-Margaret Carrozza, an estate planning and eldercare attorney, tells Mark that she believes a conservatorship should be his “last resort.” Hear why -- and her advice – in the video above. Check local listings to see where you can watch this episode. WATCH: Man Claims Wife’s Conservatorship is Preventing Her From Doing What She Wants With Her Own Money TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Hopelessly in need of Dr. Phil's Help?