Embezzlement and the Need for Estate Litigation Attorneys
As defined by the Supreme Court, embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to who the property was entrusted or into whose hands it has lawfully arrived. It’s different from larceny because the original acquisition was lawful. Due to the somewhat complicated nature of embezzlement cases, estate attorneys are always necessary to…
The Uptick of Estate and Trust Litigations in California
In recent years there has been an uptick in trust and estate litigation in the state of California. Many people have been left wondering why. The economic state of the world has a direct effect on the uptick in trust and estate litigation in California. Changing markets can reveal bad asset management and economic struggle…
Common Reasons to Seek Out a Trust Lawyer
If the beneficiary of a trust has reason to believe that a trustee has acted in a way to breach their fiduciary duty, their best course of action is to seek legal representation from a certified trust lawyer. This may include cases of asset mismanagement, theft, probate litigation, guardianship litigation, or any other case involving…
Causes of Action for Will and Estate Litigation
When a family member disagrees with the execution of a will, trust, or estate, trust lawyers in Los Angeles can help. Common causes of action for estate litigation are outlined here.