What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
Probate case where settlement was agreed upon by both parties. Settlement was placed in escow account. The case was closed in the court in 2008 and client's lawyer will not give settlement to client even though there is nothing to prevent him. All other assets of the estate have been distributed in 2008. What can be done to persuade the lawyer to turn over what was declared to belong to the client in the settlement?
Probate case where settlement was agreed upon by both parties. Settlement was placed in escow account. The case was closed in the court in 2008 and client's lawyer will not give settlement to client even though there is nothing to prevent him. All other assets of the estate have been distributed in 2008. What can be done to persuade the lawyer to turn over what was declared to belong to the client in the settlement?