Greater Los Angeles, California, Contested Wills Attorney
Regardless of whether those involved in a contested estate need help challenging or defending wills, trusts or conservatorships, they want experience. Success in a lawsuit against an executor or trustee requires representation by an attorney skilled in forensic accounting, state and federal tax concerns and other issues central to the administration of an estate.
At David Ostrove, A Professional Corporation, we offer over 50 years of experience handling estate planning and probate litigation, accounting and tax needs, and business litigation cases for clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California area.
If you need experienced legal representation or accounting and expert witness services in your case, contact contested estate and inheritance lawyer David Ostrove for a consultation.
From our Beverly Hills law office, attorney Ostrove handles contested wills and trusts involving a wide range of situations, including:
- Lack of Capacity - to make a will, set up a trust, or even pursue changes
- Undue influence - claims of undue influence by other family members to establish or change a will
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty - involving trusts, probate matters and tax responsibilities
- Improper Asset Accounting - executors of estates not doing the proper accounting for financial assets in accounts, trusts and other estate plan vehicles
- Tax Liabilities - failure by administrators and trustees to file proper amounts or on time, resulting in accrued interest and large penalties (income tax, California inheritance tax and federal estate tax)
- Conservatorship Disputes - inappropriate actions or intentions of an appointed conservator, or urging the court to appoint one
CPA • Certified Tax Law Specialist • Notary • Expert Witness
Attorney David Ostrove has decades of experience in his legal practice, as a licensed CPA, and certified tax specialist by the California state bar. He will put his forensic accounting skills to work carefully examining the often complex financial documents connected with estate planning and probate litigation.
A published author, writing extensively in the areas of wills, trusts, probate administration and business law, he takes a meticulous approach to uncovering the truth in an estate dispute, ensuring his client's rights are protected and helping them achieve their legal objectives.
Contact David Ostrove, A Professional Corporation to speak with an experienced Ladera Heights, Greater Los Angeles and Southern California contested wills lawyer about your estate or probate dispute matters.
