Probate lawyer under criminal investigation for taking money from estate

Posted on Dec 08, 2009

A Milwaukee probate attorney is the subject of a criminal investigation for allegedly taking $1.6 million from his clients.  This is a lesson to anyone engaged in probate.  It is perfectly fine to deposit small amounts of money in an attorney's client trust account.  It is also acceptable to have money received in a settlement be sent to your attorney's client trust account.  It is never a good idea for that money to sit there for an extended period of time.  It is also a terrible idea to have your attorney invest your money for you.

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