Not every estate plan goes unchallenged, and not every fiduciary acts as they should. When a will is contested, a trust is disputed, or an executor or trustee breaches their duties, the people affected need an advocate who can litigate the matter, not just explain it.
I have tried contested wills, disputed trusts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and undue influence allegations. That litigation experience also shapes how I draft estate planning documents in my Wills, Trusts & Estates practice, anticipating disputes before they happen. When a dispute arises separately from the planning, I represent beneficiaries, heirs, executors, trustees, and conservators in probate court.
How I Can Help in a Probate or Estate Dispute
- Will Contests and Validity Challenges
- Trust Disputes and Trust Reformation
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Undue Influence and Capacity Challenges
- Executor and Trustee Representation and Removal
- Estate and Trust Accounting Disputes
- Guardianship and Conservatorship Disputes
- Probate Administration Disputes
Resolve When Possible. Litigate When Necessary.
Assess
Clarify the governing documents, each party's rights, and what is actually in dispute.
Prepare
Gather estate records, trust and accounting documents, and medical or financial evidence.
Resolve
Pursue mediation or a negotiated resolution among family members and fiduciaries where appropriate.
Advocate
Litigate decisively in probate court when a negotiated resolution isn't possible.