Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Living trust doc possible fraud
Bro&Sis In-laws, (82 & 72, former w/ demetia and congestive heart disease) paid $1,000 for living trust document prepared by non-attorney who represented that savings in taxes and large probate costs would result. Assets consist of debt-free residence in Palmdale, CA (approx $90,000, mortgage free) and cash of maybe $20,000. I believe that under CA law the house and cash (accounts in both names) pass to surviving spouse and probate avoided based on value of remainder being less than $100,000. They do not know what they are doing when it comes to financial matters and I believe that the preparer has defrauded them of $1,000. Query: 1) Is this a criminal matter?; 2) What are the remedies?

Asked on 6/18/99, 5:20 pm

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

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Re: Living trust doc possible fraud

Contact the local district attorney's office, and file a complaint. You may also contact the California Consumer protection agency and file a report.

Answered on 7/08/99, 3:35 pm

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