Fiduciary Litigation
Our Fiduciary Litigation attorneys help trustees, beneficiaries, personal representatives and other interested parties resolve a broad range of trust, estate and probate disputes involving complex legal and personal issues.
Our extensive experience representing trustees and beneficiaries, particularly in disputes involving families, partnerships and closely held corporations, makes us uniquely equipped to resolve the difficult problems that arise in settling a deceased or disabled person’s estate or trust.
We handle all aspects of trust, estate and probate litigation, from litigation prevention all the way through trial and appeal. We have developed a reputation for negotiating creative and efficient resolutions that minimize family strife, expense and publicity.
Litigation Services
Unlike most law firms, we possess the trial skills required to litigate fiduciary disputes and to effectively represent our clients in court. And our attorneys have the specialized knowledge of trust, estate and probate law essential to master the complex issues that tend to dominate these cases.
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· Trust Disputes |
· Estate Disputes |
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· Probate Disputes |
· Conservatorships |
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· Guardianships |
· Probate Litigation |
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· Estate Taxation |
· Trust Litigation |
Representative Matters
We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in a broad range of trust, estate and probate matters, including:
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· Breach of Fiduciary Duty |
· Trust Construction (Interpretation) |
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· Trust and Estate Accountings |
· Release and Discharge of Trustee |
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· Fiduciary Removal Proceedings |
· Trust and Estate Asset Recovery |
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· Claims Against Estates |
· Will Contests |
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· Will Interpretation |
· Opening Probate |
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· Special Administrator Appointments |
· Recovery and Protection of Disputed Assets |
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· Determination of Heirship |
· Power of Attorney-Agent Liability |
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· Discovery and Valuation of Estate Assets |
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Litigation Prevention Services
Trustees, personal representatives and other fiduciaries who are held to the highest and strictest standards of duty, good faith and accountability are frequently sued by disgruntled beneficiaries or co-fiduciaries. Our Fiduciary Litigation attorneys advise fiduciaries, both professional and nonprofessional, on strategies for avoiding litigation.