Probate Litigation

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

While many probate matters flow smoothly through the court system, some generate disputes resulting in litigation. This can be especially true where large sums of money and property are involved. When an ordinary probate case turns into a probate litigation case, a skilled probate litigation attorney is needed to deal with the complex legal issues.

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

Sacks, Glazier, Franklin & Lodise also represent individuals and corporations accused of breaching their fiduciary duty. Our years of specialization in the probate 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 probate and 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 executors;
• executors' accounting;
• 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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