Category: Inheritance Litigation

forensic accountant for estate matters

As aggressive trial attorneys who litigate wills and trusts on behalf of abused beneficiaries, the lawyers of Albertson & Davidson, LLP, sometimes work with forensic accountants to examine a disputed estate’s financial records or to document the financial exploitation of an elderly person. A forensic accountant has the skills necessary to analyze the management and administration of a trust […]

a graphic representation of a person inheriting a property from a foreigner

A U.S. citizen or Green Card holder does not have to pay U.S. taxes on an inheritance from an individual living outside the United States. However, there are IRS reporting requirements when receiving an inheritance from a nonresident alien and/or a non-U.S. domiciled person. Inheriting money or other assets can be a complex process when […]

spousal inheritance rights in California

Last updated on 09/04/2024 California is well-known as a community property state. In community property states, property that a couple acquires while married and residing in the state is owned by both spouses. And while community property is typically thought of as a legal concept connected to divorce, community property rules also apply to inheritance […]