Most people need to trust professionals to handle certain financial and legal matters. When things go well, these relationships can be extremely beneficial to everyone involved. However, with this trust comes a level of vulnerability. When the trust is violated, it can have severe ramifications for the victim. Some professionals have so much power over their clients’ financial matters...
Continue ReadingMany fiduciaries have a significant amount of power and control over their clients’ financial lives. When a fiduciary breaches their duties, it can have severe economic and personal consequences for the victims. If you are the victim of a breach of fiduciary duties, you probably want to hold the perpetrator accountable and recover compensation for the damage they have...
Continue ReadingNew York Law imposes a heightened standard of care on people who occupy specific positions of trust and responsibility. These legal requirements are known as fiduciary duties. Fiduciary duties are legally enforceable and help hold professionals to a high standard. Due to the harm violating a professional relationship can cause, victims can file suit if someone breaches a fiduciary...
Continue ReadingAt the Law Office of Andrew M. Lamkin, P.C., we understand how damaging a breach of trust can be. In the contexts of estate planning, estate administration, and residential real estate, professional relationships are often built on a foundation of trust and accountability. Thankfully, the law imposes specific standards on many professionals who work in these industries. These standards,...
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