Estate disputes arise after an individual has passed away and typically involve an issue with how the estate is handled by an executor or whether an individual has been left out of a will or provided an unequal amount.
Sometimes an executor does not do what they ought to do; they cause assets within the estate to waste or retain estate assets for their personal benefit. A beneficiary can require an executor account for their actions and compel them to take steps which they should have done. A beneficiary of an estate is numerous tools to ensure that the executor is doing what they should and account for their actions.
Another common dispute which arises it was what is typically referred to as Wills Variation dispute. This is when an individual is either cut out of the will entirely or provided an unequal share. A will-maker cannot disinherit someone for improper reasons and a potential beneficiary can ask the court to effectively re-write the will.
Our lawyers regularly work with clients involved in estate disputes. Our goal is to work with you in providing an effective strategy to resolving your matter as efficiently as possible. If you require strong advocacy in the courtroom, our lawyers have the experience to help you. If you wish to negotiate a fair settlement, our lawyers have the tools and abilities to ensure that you achieve a reasonable and equitable result.
