Probate Litigation

We represent clients when litigation arises from the probate process. Probate is the legal process by which a person’s debts are paid and assets are distributed upon her or his death. Family members often find themselves in disagreement over the interpretation, administration, and management of estates and trusts. Suits are frequently filed against the personal representative of an estate who is thought to be lying, cheating or stealing from the estate (breach of fiduciary duty). We regularly bring suits and defend challenges to wills (“will contests’) based on competency, authenticity or undue influence. We have also represented individuals in circumstances where there is no will and a dispute arises as to whether a person laying a claim to an inheritance is actually a family member (“descent distribution”).  Our experience in handling difficult probate disputes is evident in our ability to balance the importance of privacy and discretion against the need to resort to the very public nature of court proceedings.

Will Contests
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Descent Distribution