We represent clients in the following estate and trust matters:

• Representation of conservators and guardians

• Beneficiary claims

• Representation of trustees, executors, personal representatives and administrators

• Breach of a fiduciary duty or estate mismanagement claims

• Will or trust validity disputes (undue influence, coercion, fraud, duress, lack of testator intent, lack of capacity, improper execution)

• Estate settlement mediation services. See our Mediation Services

Ensuring the proper distribution of an estate (the assets left behind by the deceased person) often involves disagreements concerning entitlement to property and raises issues about the true intentions of the deceased or his or her mental capacity at the time a will, trust or an amendment was made. Our firm can help ensure your rights as an hair, trustee, beneficiary or personal representative are well represented in the estate distribution probate proceedings.

The firm also represents conservators and guardians either chosen by an incapacitated ward’s loved ones or appointed by the court. If you believe a conservator should be appointed over a loved one who no longer has the mental capacity to manage his or her affairs, we can help you through the process.

The firm generally does not provide estate planning services, but we are glad to refer you to experienced estate planning attorneys who specialize in drafting estate plans.