- Spousal Support
- Restraining OrderUnfortunately, instances of financial elder abuse have become common and are on the rise. Caregivers, new friends, trustees, conservators, financial advisors and family members often abuse the power and trust given to them by the elder. In many cases, financial elder abuse is a result of undue influence, breach of trust or fraud. We can help you take steps to protect yourself or a vulnerable individual to prevent financial abuse from taking place. The law provides litigation remedies to stop elder abuse including restraining orders, removing a trustee or obtaining the emergency appointment of a conservator. Being proactive can prevent greater heartache later in these difficult situations. Damages and attorney fees are often recoverable.
- Business DisputesAlthough our primary expertise is in trust, probate, conservatorship, and elder law, due to the prior experience and regular involvement of real estate and business issues in our estate administration, litigation and planning practices, we have become knowledgeable and experienced in handling business and real estate issues. Knitter & Knitter, LLP has a proven track record in successfully resolving real estate and business disputes through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. As a subcategory of the services we provide to our clients, the areas of business and real estate comprise a good portion of our ongoing practice as necessitated by the needs of our clients. Typical issues that we are experienced and qualified in handling including the following...
- Limited Liability Companies
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate LitigationMr. Knitter’s over 30 years of litigation expertise includes trust and probate litigation, claims and defense of undue influence and financial elder abuse, and contested conservatorships. He also has decades of experience in business and real estate disputes and litigation which makes him uniquely qualified to handle most fiduciary litigation. He also serves as an expert witness, consultant, mediator and arbitrator in these areas of practice.
- Easement
- Estate PlanningEric F. Leroy graduated from UC Davis School of Law in 2021 ranking high in his class and excelling in subject areas involving evidence, estate planning, community property, and trial. Mr. Leroy was on UC Davis School of Law’s Trial Practice Honors Board and competed in multiple mock trial competitions. In his third year of law school, Mr. Leroy was awarded Best Advocate in his final trial competition. Mr. Leroy was also awarded membership in the Order of Barristers, a prestigious national organization honoring UC Davis School of Law’s best advocates given to a select few each year.
- Wills
- TrustsAttorney David G. Knitter practices in the field of financial elder abuse, contested conservatorships and trusts and estates litigation throughout California. He is a past member and advisor of the Executive Committee for the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar of California (TEXCOM) and former Chair of the State Bar of California Educating Seniors Project. He is Past President of the Solano County Bar Association (SCBA) and was honored as Attorney of the Year in 2006.
- Power of AttorneyMrs. Knitter has devoted much time and effort to the community regarding local youth and educational issues, volunteering in the local schools and teaching English as a second language to adults through the public library system. She continues to handle litigation as well as trust & probate administration and drafting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents.
- Probate