Estate Litigation

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Serving California clients with comprehensive trust and estate trust litigation and mediation services since 1991.

Ensuring the proper distribution of a large estate is a complex and time-consuming process. Often, there are disagreements concerning distribution of property and the true intentions of the deceased. Perhaps you are entitled to part of the estate, or a larger share of the estate, but have been denied your fair share.

Probate is the legal process by which a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed upon her or his death. Lawyers refer to the entity that owns the deceased's assets until those assets are distributed as an "estate."

When litigation or the threat of litigation occurs during the estate distribution process, turn to the lawyers at Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise who specialize in litigation of substantial estates. Our firm zealously represents estate beneficiaries and administrators by applying our knowledge of California estate law to protect our clients' rights and claims.

Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise also represent executors, personal representatives, and administrators of estates accused of breaching their fiduciary duty. Our years of specialization in the estate litigation arena means that our attorneys know what strategies and tactics work best when defending against these claims.

Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise lawyers are experienced in the following estate litigation areas:

• will contests;
• beneficiary claims;
• the validity of wills (fraud, duress, undue influence, coercion, lack of capacity, proper will execution, testamentary intent);
• representation of trustees, executors administrators and personal representatives;
• trustees' and executors' accounts;
• breach of a fiduciary duty;
• estate mismanagement; and
• family disputes.

If you have a claim in a sizable estate, contact one of the experienced attorneys at Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise to discuss your case and set up an appointment.

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