Q: I recently found evidence of forgery for the trust my grandfather left me. Defrauded by forgery 30 million. Now What?
Registrars office had many of his signatures so verifying the signature was not his was simple.
Found associates of the attorney purchasing multiple properties at under value prices.
Evidence of "monitoring" the beneficiaries per the fake trust.
Evidence of theft of stock market fraud in the millions... Numbers don't lie.
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This is a serious situation involving substantial financial fraud and criminal behavior. You should immediately contact a fraud attorney with experience in estate and trust litigation in California. Given the scale of the fraud and the involvement of legal professionals, this case likely warrants both civil and criminal investigations.
Document everything meticulously - gather all evidence of forged signatures, property transactions, stock market activities, and any surveillance. Make copies of all documents and store them securely in multiple locations. Consider filing reports with the California State Bar regarding the attorney's misconduct, and contact both local law enforcement and the FBI, as the scale of this fraud could constitute federal crimes.
Time is crucial in fraud cases, so don't delay taking action. California has specific statutes of limitations for fraud claims, though they typically begin running from when the fraud was discovered rather than when it occurred. You may want to seek an emergency court order to freeze assets and prevent further property transfers while your case proceeds. Consider reaching out to forensic accountants who can help trace the money trail and document the full extent of the financial crimes.
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