One of the primary purposes of creating an estate plan is to ensure our wishes are carried out and our assets are distributed appropriately upon our passing. Unfortunately, disputes regarding a person’s estate between beneficiaries and other parties aren’t uncommon, and if you’re currently involved in a dispute over the validity of a will, trust, or any other estate planning document, you need a seasoned Broward County estate litigation lawyer from DL Probate Law, P.A. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case.
Estate Litigation Lawyer | On Your Side
If you’re facing a conflict that has arisen either during or after the administration of your loved one’s estate, you need an attorney who can explore all possible options to get you the results you need. In some cases, these cases can be resolved outside of court, such as through mediation, but this isn’t always possible. No matter your circumstances, however, a Florida estate lawyer from our firm is here to help.
Common Estate-Related Disputes
A wide range of disputes can occur when it comes to administering an estate, however, the most common that we see are as follows:
- Will Contests: For a will to be considered valid and enforceable, it must meet various criteria. If you believe that your loved one’s last will & testament fell short of that criteria in some way, you may have grounds to contest it. Some of the grounds that may warrant a will contest include a lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, duress, mistake, or improper execution. A will contest can be initiated by any interested person who has legal standing to object to the probate of the will, such as a beneficiary, an heir, or a creditor.
- Trust Contests: Not dissimilar from wills, a person can contest a trust if they believe it is invalid or unenforceable in some way.
- Breaches of Fiduciary Duty: If you believe that a personal representative or trustee failed to act in the best interest of the estate or trust, or otherwise violated their legal duties and obligations, you may bring a claim of a breach of fiduciary duty against them. A breach of fiduciary duty can be initiated by any interested person who has been harmed by the fiduciary’s actions or inactions, such as a beneficiary, heir, or creditor.
How The Probate Lawyers Can Help
If you’re currently involved in an estate-related dispute, it is of paramount importance that you hire an attorney who can effectively protect your interests at every turn. Just some of the ways in which our firm can assist you during a dispute are as follows:
- We can help you determine the best method of hashing out your dispute, such as whether litigation is best or if we should first try and utilize alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, arbitration, or settlement
- We can help you prepare and file all documents and forms required by the court
- We can go to bat for you during any hearings or trials
- We can overall ensure that your rights and interests are protected throughout the process
Contact a Florida Estate Litigation Lawyer Today
Don’t make the mistake of facing a litigated estate matter on your own. Simply contact a knowledgeable and skilled Broward County estate litigation lawyer from The Probate Lawyers today.
