Sacramento Trust Litigation Attorneys

Trustees are required to adhere to certain professional principles regarding their fiduciary responsibilities in managing the funds of a trust. In general, trustees should always act in the best interest of their client, consulting them in regard to any investment opportunities, dispersal of money, or reallocation of assets involving trust funds. At the law office of Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley, our office investigates trustee misconduct, consulting forensic accountants, computer experts, handwriting analysts, and private investigators in exposing negligence and criminal conduct. Our lawyers meticulously review tax returns and annual reports filed on behalf of a beneficiary, as well as any transaction involving trust money in order to identify a misappropriation of funds, embezzlement, or misreporting of information.

If your trust has been mismanaged, contact trust litigation lawyers at Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley today. Acting immediately in a trust dispute can mean the difference between protecting what remains of a trust and potential insolvency. Call today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Trustee Misconduct and Trust Disputes

The law office of Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley represents clients in regard to the following kinds of trust disputes:

• Overestimating funds
• Under reporting of earnings
• Misallocation of money
• Breach of fiduciary responsibility
• Engaging in speculative investments
• Violation of Duty of Loyalty

Assessing Damages

Trustee misconduct can result in financial losses and insolvency of a trust. Recovering damages involves determining both the value of the money that was misappropriated and the value of money that would have accrued had a trustee not violated his or her fiduciary duty. Our attorneys consult experienced accountants and financial planners in order to determine the costs of trustee misconduct. We provide detailed cost-data analyses and market projections, demanding nothing less than what the facts and numbers indicate.

Contact Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley Today

If you are involved in a trust dispute, contact the law office of Johnson, Fort, Meissner, Joseph & Palley today. We understand the financial issues involved and are prepared to investigate trust disputes that result in financial loss to our clients. Free consultations available.