Dispute Resolution/Litigation

As a community-based estate and business-planning firm, we handle dispute resolution, including litigation, in a broad variety of areas involving trust, trustee and beneficiary disputes, Will and probate disputes, contested conservatorships, elder care issues, real property disputes, contracts and other business matters.

Disputes
It is an unfortunate fact in our society that the combination of elderly parents, their money and sibling mistrust often result in legal battles among the children. These battles are for control of the money, control over mom and dad’s lifestyle, and parental approval. Sometimes fraud, theft, and undue influence are present. Often mom and/or dad need some financial or daily-living assistance, but the disputes often relate to mom or dad’s choice of caregiver, what type of assistance is needed, who is best able to provide that assistance, how to arrange for that assistance in the least restrictive and intrusive manner possible while respecting independence and choice, and how to put into place a procedure to avoid future family conflicts.

Litigation
A typical case begins with a question as to mom or dad’s competency to handle financial or personal matters. It may progress to petition the court for conservatorship or a possible action to challenge the estate planning documents. These disputes may be resolved through mediation or may escalate to litigation. Because each case is different, depending on the specific circumstances, the most appropriate action is determined.

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