Probate Litigation

When someone passes away, the assets they have must be distributed to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries. The judicial mechanism by which this occurs when someone has no will, has a will, or has a trust but failed to fund their assets, leaving room for disposition, is known as probate. A probation lawyer will help you any time you question what a family member is doing or has done with their estate or, if you are their trustee, when you are often asked questions about how you are administering their will, estate, trust, or trust estate.

Some typical examples of probate litigation situations are:

  • lawsuits concerning the construction or interpretation of wills and trusts
  • trust reformation or modification lawsuits
  • contests over the appointment or conduct of a guardian, conservator, or personal representative
  • lawsuits brought to terminate a trust because its purpose has become impracticable

It is worthy to note that some risk factors for probate litigation include sibling rivalry, second marriages, and dysfunctional families. J. Gregory McAuliffe has extensive experience in probate litigation and will provide you with superior legal assistance. Regardless of how complex or tangled your situation is, he and his team will work to find the most effective solution. Some of the most usual issues occurring during probate are:

  • the person deemed personal representative not wanting the role
  • a dispute over the estate’s value
  • a challenge to the will’s validity
  • allegations that the personal representative is not fulling their fiduciary duty
  • heated arguments between family members and beneficiaries
  • assets in multiple states

Since every state has specific laws and procedures related to probate, finding correct and relevant information is difficult. By hiring a probate lawyer, you are relying on someone with vast knowledge of state-specific laws. Moreover, you will also have someone on your side to help you deal with potential creditors. Last but not least, a probate attorney will be able to help you distribute the assets in the most appropriate way. J. Gregory McAuliffe, who has over 30 years of experience in probate litigation, is the ideal attorney if you face one of the above issues.

Hire J. Gregory McAuliffe to Obtain the Most Favorable Results Possible

J. Gregory McAuliffe has extensive resources, knowledge, and experience in probate law and will thereby have the means necessary to offer you the legal assistance you need. Whether your family member had assets in multiple states, you are involved in arguments with other family members regarding the assets, or the will’s validity is challenged, J. Gregory McAuliffe can help you in the most efficient way possible.