Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

If you have a legal claim on part of those funds, promptly file suit and get an ex parte court order for him to hold the funds or turn them into the court, before he disappears with them, or spends them. If serious about hiring counsel for this, feel free to contact me.

File a police report promptly as he commited a crime. Send a certified letter to the Escrow company informing them of the forgery. Inform all involved parties so they can protect themselves as well as your interest.