Probate Litigation
Litigation often arises during probate proceedings due to assertions of undue influence, forgery, mistakes in the execution of the will, and lack of mental capacity to name a few.
In probate litigation matters, a personal representative, beneficiary, family member, potential heir, or disinherited child can find themselves involved in hotly contested and complex litigation. The outcome of these cases often has significant and lasting repurcussions to the families and parties involved.
Our attorneys are prepared to assist you with the following issues:
- Will contests
- Claims of lack of capacity
- Claims of undue influence
- Claims of forgery
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Removal of a personal representative
- Objections to, and the defense of, probate accountings
- Petitions to determine heirs
- Actions involving creditor claims
- Actions to recover property on behalf of the estate
Success in litigation requires skillful trial preparation, seasoned advocates, and experienced trial presentation. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs, our qualifications, staffing approaches and rate structures with a view toward the successful resolution of your estate, trust and guardianship-related problems.