Estate Litigation

Estate litigation involves a range of complex legal issues, from disputes over wills and trusts to concerns about the actions of executors and trustees. Navigating these matters requires not only a deep understanding of the law but also a compassionate approach to the sensitive nature of these disputes. Our estate litigation services are designed to protect your rights and interests, whether you're challenging a will, seeking to address potential fraud, or ensuring that a loved one's wishes are respected. Below, we explore the key areas of estate litigation we specialize in.

Will Challenges - Will challenges involve disputing the validity of a will, which requires careful legal examination and evidence to prove that the will does not accurately reflect the true intention of the deceased.

Passing of Accounts - Estate accounting ensures that the financial management of an estate is conducted transparently and accurately. This process involves reviewing the actions of executors or trustees to verify that they have managed the estate's assets appropriately.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty- This arises when a personal representative or trustee - who must uphold fiduciary duties of honesty, prudence, and loyalty to the beneficiaries - breaches their fiduciary duty.

Estate and Trustee Removal - When an executor or trustee fails in their duties, whether through misconduct, negligence, or mismanagement, the removal of that individual may be necessary. Estate and trustee removal litigation seeks to protect the estate and its beneficiaries by appointing a more suitable individual to manage the estate's affairs, thereby safeguarding the assets and ensuring proper administration.

Fraud, Negligence, Abuse of Power & Oppression - This area of estate litigation addresses situations where executors, trustees, or other parties have engaged in fraudulent actions, acted negligently, abused their power, or oppressed beneficiaries.