TRUST & ESTATE LITIGATION

The loss of a loved one can bring families together, but it can also lead to disputes that challenge relationships and test the boundaries of estate law. Conflicts often arise due to poor or absent estate planning, or because legal intervention is required to protect the deceased’s wishes and ensure rightful heirs are safeguarded from fraudulent or undue influence. Whatever the case, our Trust & Estate Litigation attorneys understand the sensitive and often complex nature of these disputes and bring over 20 years of experience advocating for estates and heirs.

We work with families on a wide range of trust and estate disputes, including:

• Contests involving complex wills and trusts
• Claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fiduciary removal
• Interpretation, construction, and reformation of wills and trusts
• Allegations of lack of mental capacity, fraud, duress, and undue influence
• Disputes over spousal rights and meretricious relationships
• Challenges to heirship and determination of rightful heirs
• Probate and estate-related litigation
• Federal and state tax disputes, including estate, gift, and income taxes
• Attorney and fiduciary fee disputes

Each case requires careful consideration of overlapping aspects of estate law, such as fiduciary duties, taxes, probate, property rights, family business succession, and even bankruptcy issues. Our attorneys draw on deep knowledge and practical experience to provide comprehensive representation tailored to your needs.

We have represented:

• Individual and institutional trustees
• Families navigating complex disputes
• Guardians safeguarding vulnerable parties
• Nonprofit entities involved in trust and estate matters
• Executors and personal representatives managing estates
• Beneficiaries of trusts and estates
• Trust departments of banks and financial institutions

At a time when emotions run high, our attorneys provide clear, practical guidance to protect your rights and interests. If you have questions about a trust or estate matter, we’re here to help you find the right resolution for your situation.