Long Beach Estate Litigation Attorney

When someone passes away, their estate must be administered. It must go through the probate process. Unfortunately, sometimes conflicts arise during probate. When this happens, estate litigation becomes necessary.

Albertson & Davidson, LLP, is here to help when this happens to you. We’ll work with you during this stressful time in your life to understand and enforce your rights, protect your inheritance, and secure your loved one’s legacy.

Give us a call today at (858) 209-2309 to schedule a free consultation and find out more about the assistance our Long Beach trust litigation lawyers can offer.

Types of estate litigation

Estate litigation becomes necessary whenever there is a conflict that arises in connection with administering an estate. Some of the most common reasons for estate litigation include:

  • Disputes over a last will and testament, including will contests
  • Conflict over spousal entitlements that allow a surviving spouse to assert a claim to assets
  • Problems with trust administration, such as conflict over whether the trust is valid, what the terms are, or whether the trustee is fulfilling their obligations
  • Questions about whether the executor or personal representative is fulfilling their fiduciary obligations
  • Conflict over who should be named as a personal representative when someone dies without naming anyone to manage their affairs

In these and other situations, you’ll need an experienced legal professional to help you understand the laws, navigate the court rules, and maximize the chances of resolving the conflict favorably.

Will contests in Long Beach

Will contests are some of the most common reasons for estate litigation. A will contest happens when someone questions whether a will is valid.

A will provides detailed instructions about how to distribute assets after death. If it’s found unenforceable, this can result in massive changes in who inherits and how assets are to be divided.

There are many potential grounds to contest a will, including claiming that:

  • The will does not follow legal requirements in California
  • The deceased made the will under conditions of fraud or duress
  • The deceased was coerced into making the will
  • The deceased was not of sound mind at the time the will was created
  • A newer will supersedes the old one, so the old one doesn’t apply

The Long Beach probate attorneys at Albertson & Davidson, LLP can provide advice on whether a will contest is likely to succeed in your situation, and can help you to establish appropriate legal arguments for your preferred outcome.

What does a Long Beach estate litigation lawyer do to help?

Whether you are involved in a will contest or any other dispute that leads to estate litigation, it’s helpful to be represented by a legal advocate with experience.

For decades, Albertson & Davidson, LLP has been helping clients through conflicts arising from a loved one’s death.

Our team knows California estate and probate law inside and out, and we will:

  • Help you determine if you have legal standing to make a claim
  • Identify the legal arguments that give you the best chance of your preferred outcome
  • Gather evidence to strengthen your case, such as witness testimony about the state of mind of the deceased person, expert testimony, and other documents and records providing insight into the right outcome
  • Negotiate a settlement or represent you in court

Contact Albertson & Davidson, LLP today

There’s a lot at stake when conflict arises over an estate. Don’t let your inheritance or your loved one’s legacy be lost. Contact us online today to schedule a consultation with a Long Beach estate litigation lawyer to learn more about how we can help you.