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Los Angeles Probate Lawyers - Probate Litigation Attorneys

Whether you are contesting a will, or have a family trust that is being contested, probate litigation can be a confusing and complex process. Some Los Angeles probate lawyers focus on identifying your probate litigation needs and develop strategies to meet them in a cost-efficient manner.  These attorneys also help their clients with estate planning (i.e. creating a will) and have a unique understanding of the probate process and can represent you effectively. Probate lawyers are experienced in all types of probate litigation, including trust litigation.

Disputing a Will

No matter the size of your estate, drafting a will allows for your wishes to be carried out when you are gone. In a will you may specify not only who will inherit your property and assets, but also who can legally care for your children. Probate is simply the validation of the authenticity of a will. Despite the best intentions of the estate planning process, wills are contested in probate court every day.

Common legal challenges for will disputes include:

  • Lack of proper witnesses to the signing of the will

  • Claims of undue influence

  • Fraud

  • Guardianships and conservatorships

  • Breach of fiduciary duty

Probate lawyers help people involved in will contests and people who are disputing a will. Probate lawyers have the experience and resources to resolve these types of issues.

Trust Litigation Attorneys

Trusts are created to protect assets, decrease tax liability and also to avoid probate. There are several types of trusts used in estate planning, and not simply by individuals who have significant assets. Similar to a will, the validity of a trust may be disputed in probate court by interested parties or beneficiaries for such issues as:

  • Contesting the trust

  • Misappropriation or mismanagement

  • Lack of capacity/undue influence

  • Trust reformation

  • Improper accounting

Trust litigation lawyers represent clients in a broad range of actions related to trusts. They can assist you with complex trust-related disputes, including those involving financial accounting, trust mismanagement, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Comprehensive Trust Litigation and Probate Litigation Services

Disputes over estate matters are stressful and can take a toll on both personal and professional relationships. Skilled probate-litigation attorneys can assess your case and advise you on the possible outcome. Whether in mediation, settlement discussions, or at trial, our experienced estate attorneys will effectively navigate you through an estate dispute to arrive at a solution that meets your needs. We take the time to get to know our clients and listen carefully to the probate issues you are facing before developing a comprehensive strategy to address them.

Contact us to discuss your options if you are contesting a will, or are involved in a trust or estate dispute. Put our resources and experienced trust litigation and estate planning attorneys to work for you.