Marriage is often called a “blind spot” for fraud. In the first part of our Kouri Richins deep dive, we explore how a $2 million secret debt, forged signatures, and a “Deal-Killer” known as financial infidelity created a motive for one of the most high-profile cases in recent Utah history. Joe Cordell, attorney and CPA, breaks down the “Marital Unity Paradox”—the unique legal and emotional vulnerability that allows a dishonest spouse to exploit the person closest to them. How did Eric Richins end up with a secret $250,000 home equity line of credit in his name? Why did the legal system fail to flag the forgery before it was too late?

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Fotis Dulos took his own life before he could face a jury, but that didn’t end the legal battle. From defense attorneys fighting for their retainers to the application of the “Slayer Statute,” the Dulos case is a masterclass in how a “bad actor” can drain an estate’s value while the legal system slowly grinds away.

Our Marriage, Murder, and Money (MMM) series continues as we conclude our deep dive into the Fotis Dulos story. While the first half of this case focused on the disappearance and the immediate probate battle, this installment looks at the legal aftermath following Fotis’s death—and the massive effort required to protect the children’s inheritance from $7 million in debt and aggressive creditors.

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Jennifer Farber Dulos was a mother of five who disappeared without a trace during a high-stakes divorce. What followed was a $2.5 million legal battle that exposed the unique vulnerabilities of an estate in the midst of a family crisis. Our Marriage, Murder, and Money (MMM) series continues as we begin a deep dive into the tragic story of Fotis Dulos. In this opening installment, we explore how Jennifer’s family used the Probate Court to freeze assets and protect the children even before a body was found. From the massive lawsuits filed by her mother, Gloria, to the strategic use of an “Absentee Estate,” we break down the legal roadmap that every family should understand.