Contested Estates

New York Probate, Estate, and Will Contest Attorneys

The lawyers at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg, LLP in Amityville, New York, have broad experience handling contested probate for clients. We have a penetrating understanding of the legal issues involved in contested probate matters, and are prepared to aggressively defend our clients’ inheritance rights.

Contested Probate

Inheritance disputes occur for a myriad of reasons: the benefactor died intestate; a will is contested because inheritances are uneven or relatives were left out; or claims are made that there was fraud or undue influence because the decedent lacked the testamentary capacity to create a will, or because of irregularities in its execution. Objections are also sometimes made during the administration of an estate, trust, or guardianship. These can involve claims of breach of a fiduciary duty by the administrator, irregularities in trust accounting, guardianship fraud, or other issues.

Estate administration and will contests are highly emotional. When a will is challenged, it is often difficult to avoid probate litigation. Our lawyers work closely with our clients to help them resolve inheritance disputes in a fair and equitable manner. We are skilled probate litigators with a history of successfully guiding many clients through contested probate matters.

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