Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
My attorney wants to deposition the petitioners in my litigation case. They have already anwered our questions during discovery through interrogatories. I don't know what else my attorney would ask besides those asked through the interrogatories. Is a deposition that beneficial to my case or that necessary?
The petitioners have no proof, evidence, documents, etc. of their accusations towards me or my parents' trust and the two amendments to the trust.
Thank you for your feedback.
Jeanette
4 Answers from Attorneys
There is no way we can second guess your attorney's strategy from an internet posting. It would, however, be highly unusual for your attorney NOT to take the petitioners' depositions.
I agree with Mr. McCormick. If you have concerns regarding the depositions, you should discuss them with your attorney. S/he should be able to tell you why the depositions are necessary.
Depositions are often very beneficial.
Depositions allow an attorney to take follow up questions to a response, immediately at the deposition. This is something that interrogatories can never do. They are valuable in evaluating a witness if there is going to be a trial, because they allow the attorney and others observing the deponent to evaluate that person's credibility.
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