Administering a Will in Surrogate’s Court provides opportunities to engage in tax planning, fund trusts, and ensure that your final wishes are overseen by State authority.
However, the process can occasionally invite litigation, particularly among conflicting family members. Someone could allege that the Will was not valid for a variety of reasons, could allege that the Executor is not fit to act, or could allege that the Executor has not properly accounted for estate assets.
During these unfortunate situations, we have guided families through the estate litigation process to successfully defend against Will contests or objections to accountings.
Families concerned with this process and the likelihood of conflict would do well to consider testamentary substitutes, such as drafting trusts and coordinating their estate plan with beneficiary designations under the supervision of their attorney and financial advisor.
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However, the process can occasionally invite litigation, particularly among conflicting family members. Someone could allege that the Will was not valid for a variety of reasons, could allege that the Executor is not fit to act, or could allege that the Executor has not properly accounted for estate assets.
During these unfortunate situations, we have guided families through the estate litigation process to successfully defend against Will contests or objections to accountings.
Families concerned with this process and the likelihood of conflict would do well to consider testamentary substitutes, such as drafting trusts and coordinating their estate plan with beneficiary designations under the supervision of their attorney and financial advisor.
REQUEST PROBATE ATTORNEY