The tricky part is that some of the money could be associated with a crime, but not all of it. It seems like there should be some effort made in advance of the

The tricky part is that some of the money could be associated with a crime, but not all of it. It seems like there should be some effort made in advance of the trial to figure that out and only freeze an estimated amount that is contested initially. A final figure can be determined at the trial. The part that is not frozen can be used to pay living expenses and for a lawyer. You could even have a trustee or something supervising it there is some uncertainty.