Chapter 15 - FRANK’S LOANS
Mercer Amusements had borrowed $640,000 from family trust reserves.
Most used for legitimate business.
Ride repairs.
Payroll.
Insurance.
One refinancing.
No casino.
No secret mansion.
Frank’s company had been in his family sixty years.
He believed preserving it preserved history.
The trust loans were allowed—if properly reviewed.
His problem was disclosure.
By certifying Diane had no descendants, he avoided creating Emily’s subtrust.
That kept one fewer independent fiduciary involved.
Later, additional loan:
$380,000.
This one approved after Frank signed another statement that no minor descendant interest was affected.
False.
Total exposure:
Just over $1 million.
He paid interest.
The business might repay.
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Still fraud if induced through false certification.
Intent mattered.
