Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
If the appointed trustee of a family trust steals large amounts of monies from their siblings inheritance, is this considered larceny, embezzlement, or other?
Asked on 7/17/12, 3:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Tina Abernethy
Law Offices of Tina M. Abernethy
This would be considered theft if the trustee outright took the money and should be reported to the police. A trustee must do an accounting of all the trust funds which can be requested from a beneficiary at any time.
Answered on 7/18/12, 4:25 pm
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