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David Ostrove

David Ostrove

David Ostrove Attorney At Law
  • Legal Malpractice, Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law ...
  • California
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Biography

I am a dedicated and skilled estate planning and tax law attorney with more than 40 years of experience. My firm delivers expert advice to clients in the Southern California area.

My areas of practice include estate planning, wills, probate, trusts, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and tax law.

Whatever your estate planning or tax issue is, I will work tirelessly and help you through every step of your case.

Education
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. (1958)
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Los Angeles City College
A.A. (1950)
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Professional Experience
Senior Adjunct Professor of Law
Southwestern University School of Law
- Current
Attorney At Law
David Ostrove Attorney At Law
- Current
Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
Publications
Articles & Publications
"The CPA AS AN EXPERT WITNESS" , "SURVEY OF WILLS AND TRUSTS"
California Continuing Education of the Bar
Speaking Engagements
Attorney & Accountant Malpractice, Business Valuations, Tax Accounting Issues & Damages
Litigation Consultant and Expert Witness
Wills & Trusts in California: What the CPA Must Know
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
Preparing Accountings & Reports for Trusts & Estates
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
Accounting & Auditing for Trusts & Estate
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
Summary Accounting for Trusts & Estates
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
2001, 2002
Community Property
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
1989-1996
Forensic Accounting
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
1989-1996
Fiduciary Accounting for Estates and Trusts
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
1988-2003
Advanced Corporate Tax Problems
California CPA Society; Continuing Education of the Bar
1990, 1991
Certifications
Certified Specialist, Taxation
California State Bar
Certified Public Accountant
State of California
Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Client Reviewed (5.0/5.0)
Martindale Hubbell
Alumnus Of The Year
Southwestern Law School
Professional Associations
American Association of Attorneys-Certified Public Accountants
Member
- Current
Activities: President 1991-1992
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American Bar Association
Senior Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 30229
Member
- Current
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American Institute Of CPAs
Senior Member
- Current
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California Society Of CPAs
Senior Member, Author, Presenter
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Legal Malpractice
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Expert Witness
  • Guardianships
  • Conservatorships
  • Estate Litigation
  • Will Contests
  • Accounting Malpractice
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Legal Answers
Q. My question is regarding court papers from the probate conservatorship department saying I am a beneficiary.
A: Ask the cousin who was appointed executor for copy of will or other testamentary documents. If you are a named beneficiary, you are entitled to see EVERYTHING!

DAVID OSTROVE, ESQ
Q. I.ve been erroneously garnished by the tax dept I am looking for the best course of action after....
A: Keep om writing to the authorities not less often then every three weeks. Explain everything, in detail. Do not give up. Eventually you will indeed get their attention and they will respond in a correct positive manner. Don't give up!

DAVID OSTROVE

Attorney at Law

6157 Wooster Ave

L.A., CA 90056
Q. Can a beneficiary of property in a will legally sell their part of the property 4 years before trustor dies.
A: Yes, you can sell. BUT

You own a mere expectancy, with probably no value.

You may sell,

But, nobody is going to buy.

Because if you are named in the will or trust and the maker of the will or trust is still alive, he can change the will or trust anytime he wants to.

You do not have a vested interest to sell.

Only a mere expectancy.
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Websites & Blogs
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David Ostrove Attorney at Law
Contact & Map
David Ostrove, Attorney At Law
Los Angeles Office
c/o Southwestern School of Law
6157 Wooster Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Telephone: (323) 939-3400
Fax: (323) 939-3500