Sr. Associate Dave Parnall & Principal David Baer review the California court decision in Roth v. Jelley and the importance of attorneys giving notice to trust beneficiaries. As they explain, a comedy of avoidable errors led to the Roth decision, stemming from the plaintiff’s attorney’s failure to notify him that his interest had vested. However, the burning question remains – how can a prudent attorney avoid such disasters?
In his article for The Recorder, Dave Parnall examines the basics of contempt of court. Dave’s article focuses on the process through which a court investigates a contempt charge, with examples of improper conduct and other procedural points.
The Epidemic of Financial Elder Abuse & Undue Influence
How social distancing changes the debate over electronic wills in his latest article on The Recorder.