Litigation — trust and estate

Estate litigation encompasses wills and other matters arising from the death of an individual in relation to their assets. This may include trusts, a fund(s) established by an individual or group intended for the benefit of another individual(s) or group. Any claim or contest to the estate is considered to be estate litigation.

Trust litigation specifically encompasses the administration and distribution of a trust which is usually established with clearly specified conditions concerning the distribution of the assets in the account and is managed by an appointed trustee. Problems can arise concerning the funding and/or administration of the trust upon the death of the donor or “settlor.”

Trust and estate litigation, by its very nature, can involve family and friends, and close relationships are often put to the test. At Law & Stein, our attorneys work closely with our clients to develop strategies that will result in the best possible resolution to the case either through a negotiated settlement or through the litigation process if that becomes necessary.

Disputes involving trust and estates require legal counsel that is not only experienced in handling contested wills, disputed claims, accounting issues, and a variety of other problems that may arise after the death of an individual, but attorneys that are sensitive to the emotional aspects associated with this type of litigation.

Our attorneys provide clients with the technical advice and legal services necessary when a claim against a trust or estate becomes litigious, but we also strive to provide a level of personal service that takes into consideration that difficult nature of this type of litigation.