Los Angeles sees over 75,000 civil case settlements annually—from slip-and-fall claims to nine-figure entertainment lawsuits. But collecting a judgment is only half the battle. At Secured Trust Escrow, we safeguard more settlement funds than any other private escrow provider in Southern California. Here’s how structured settlement escrows prevent payouts from vanishing into legal limbo.

In a city where over 5,000 small businesses change hands annually—from Echo Park coffee shops to aerospace suppliers in El Segundo—the escrow process often determines whether an acquisition succeeds or collapses in litigation. At Secured Trust Escrow, we’ve facilitated everything from $50K bakery sales to $50M tech buyouts. Here’s what every LA business buyer and seller must understand about acquisition escrow.

In a city where the average inherited property is worth $1.2 million and sibling rivalries can turn into full-blown legal wars, probate escrow has become the peacekeeper of LA’s estate transfers. At Secured Trust Escrow, we’ve mediated everything from modest Valley bungalows to Malibu beachfront estates caught in inheritance disputes. Here’s what families need to know about navigating these emotionally charged transactions.

Los Angeles is experiencing a construction frenzy—from $20M spec homes in Bel Air to 200-unit apartment complexes in Boyle Heights. But with 42% of major projects facing delays or disputes, new construction escrow has become the essential tool protecting buyers, developers, and contractors. At Secured Trust Escrow, we manage over $300M in construction escrow annually. Here’s your blueprint for navigating this complex process.

In a city where a single storefront on Melrose can command $30,000/month, commercial lease escrow has become the invisible safety net protecting both property owners and businesses. At Secured Trust Escrow, we handle over 200 commercial lease escrows annually—from DTLA skyscrapers to Arts District lofts. Here’s what every LA business owner and landlord needs to know.

Los Angeles has become ground zero for sophisticated escrow fraud schemes, with the FBI reporting a 217% increase in local real estate wire fraud cases since 2020. Just last month, a Brentwood homebuyer lost $1.4 million to a single fraudulent email. At Secured Trust Escrow, we’ve developed military-grade protocols to protect our clients. Here’s what every Angeleno needs to know.

In Hollywood, where a handshake deal can be worth millions, escrow accounts play a starring role in keeping productions on track and talent paid fairly. At Secured Trust Escrow, we’ve safeguarded payments for everything from blockbuster film budgets to indie musician royalties. Here’s how escrow protects LA’s entertainment industry.

Los Angeles has become a hotbed for cryptocurrency and NFT transactions, with everything from multi-million dollar Bored Ape deals to tokenized real estate changing hands. But how do you protect yourself when there’s no bank or traditional escrow involved?

Navigating a real estate escrow in Los Angeles can feel like being stuck in 405 traffic – frustratingly slow with unexpected delays. As a top-rated escrow company serving LA for over 15 years, we’ve seen it all. Here’s what today’s buyers and sellers need to know about the escrow process in our competitive market.

If you’re buying a home, selling a business, or handling a large financial transaction in Los Angeles, escrow accounts play a critical role in protecting your money. But did you know that California has some of the strictest escrow regulations in the country?