Service:
Personal Injury & Litigation

Probate Litigation & Business Disputes

• Will Contests: Representing clients in disputes over the validity of a will, including claims of fraud, undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution.
• Trust Disputes: Handling disputes involving the interpretation, administration, or modification of trusts, including claims of breach of fiduciary duty by trustees.
• Fiduciary Litigation: Representing beneficiaries or executors/trustees in cases where fiduciaries are accused of mismanagement, fraud, or failing to act in the best interest of the estate or trust.
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims: Pursuing legal action against executors, trustees, or administrators who have mismanaged estate assets or engaged in misconduct.
• Estate and Trust Accounting Disputes: Assisting in reviewing and challenging estate or trust accountings to ensure accurate reporting of assets, income, and expenses.
• Guardianship and Conservatorship Disputes: Representing family members or interested parties in disputes over the appointment of guardians or conservators for incapacitated individuals.
• Creditor Claims Against the Estate: Handling claims brought by creditors against the estate and defending the estate from improper or excessive creditor claims.
• Heirship Disputes: Resolving conflicts over who qualifies as an heir or beneficiary under the terms of a will or trust, especially in cases involving intestate succession (dying without a will).
• Asset Recovery: Assisting in recovering misappropriated or missing assets that should have been included in the estate or trust.
• Elective Share Disputes: Representing surviving spouses in cases involving elective share rights, where they may be entitled to a portion of the estate regardless of the terms of the will.
• Litigation Over Non-Probate Assets: Addressing disputes involving assets that pass outside of probate, such as life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and jointly owned property.
• Elder Abuse Claims: Pursuing litigation in cases involving financial abuse or exploitation of the elderly, particularly when it impacts their estate or trust.
• Mediation and Settlement Negotiations: Engaging in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or settlement discussions to resolve probate-related conflicts without going to trial.
• Representing Beneficiaries: Advocating for beneficiaries to ensure that their inheritance rights are protected, and they receive the correct distribution of assets.
• Representing Executors and Administrators: Providing legal guidance to executors or administrators in managing estate assets, settling debts, and distributing assets, while defending them in any legal disputes that arise.

These services help resolve complex issues surrounding wills, estates, and trusts, ensuring proper asset distribution and the protection of beneficiaries’ rights.