Trust and Estate Litigation
Trust and estate law is a body of law which governs management of personal affairs and the disposition of property of an individual in the event they are incapacitated or die.
Trust and estate litigators specialize in adversarial litigation involving fiduciaries, beneficiaries, probates, elder abuse, conservatorships, tax issues, real estate and more. Trust and estate litigators handle all aspects of this body of law from litigation prevention through trial and appeal.
What Services Does a Trust and Estate Litigator Provide?
Trust and estate litigators provide legal services to individuals, families, businesses, individual and corporate fiduciaries, charitable organizations and institutes of higher learning. Trust and estate litigation may involve such issues as:
- The terms of a will or trust are unclear or vague
- There are questions of competence at the time a will or trust was signed
- Undue influence was exerted in the creation of a will or trust
- Improper disinheritance
- The estate is not being maintained or distributed properly
What Happens if there is a Dispute?
Disputes often arise in the administration of a trust or probate estate when there are substantial amounts of money involved or when there is conflict within a family. When a loved one dies, sometimes disputes arise among family members. It is always best to see that these conflicts are resolved prior to litigation, but then there are times litigation cannot be avoided.
Trust and estate disputes can be stressful and costly. A resolution that is timely and effective should be the goal of an experienced trust and estate attorney.
If you feel a will or trust was improperly drawn or an estate or trust improperly administered, act without delay to rectify the situation. The assets of the trust or estate may be jeopardized by the activities on the part of the administrator. Trust and estate litigation requires skilled and highly experienced attorneys that understand the complexities of the legal and financial issues involved.
