The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience to start with.  Unfortunately, a dispute over the loved one’s estate can make that process a lot harder.   At Black & Skaggs, we work tirelessly to resolve disputes compassionately, efficiently, and in a manner that protects the best interests of our clients, their families, and their peace of mind.

 

Will Contests

 

Will contests may arise over many types of disputes, from errors in will administration to allegations of undue influence or incapacity.  Strong litigators help pursue your rights and resolve your will contest case efficiently. 

 

The trial attorneys at Black & Skaggs have experience representing the interests of their clients inside and outside the courtroom.  Clients may seek to have an earlier version of a will prevail over a later version.  Parties occasionally disagree whether time expended or expenses recorded by the personal administrator are necessary to administer the will.  We have the extensive litigation experience you need, whatever your priorities in the will contest. We will keep you fully informed and engaged in your case from start to finish.

 

Trust Litigation

 

Trust litigation usually stems from two places:  1) challenges to the validity of the trust, and 2) requests to alter the trust.  Like will contests, trust challenges can stem from allegations of undue influence, fraud, incapacity, and/or duress.  However, up-dealing by a trustee is also grounds to challenge a trust.  In such cases, the trust beneficiaries may seek an accounting or maneuver to modify the trust.

 

Contact the experienced trial lawyers at Black & Skaggs for help resolving challenges to numerous types of trusts, such as Qualified terminal interest property trusts (QTIP), living trusts, testamentary trusts, and generational skipping trusts (GST).

 

To learn more about how we can assist you in resolving your estate dispute, contact us today for a free initial consultation.