California Will and Trust Disputes Attorneys
Despite thorough planning, provisions of a will or trust can lead to conflicts. Misunderstandings, family arguments, and outright fraud often need to be litigated. At our Santa Rosa law firm, our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience helping executors, trustees, and family members resolve estate and trust disputes. Let us put that experience to work for you. Contact us at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C. for any matter related to estate litigation or trust disputes.
Examples of Will and Trust Issues
Our California attorneys have helped in will and trust dispute matters such as:
- Will contests
- Trust contests
- Appointing removal of trustees
- Conservatorship proceedings
- Accusations of undue influence
- Power of attorney contest
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Spousal contested accountings
- Protection of beneficiary rights
Elder Financial Abuse Matters
In addition, our estate litigation lawyers have been involved in a number of high-profile disputes over elder fraud and financial abuse. We have seen cases of outright theft of money or valuables, transfers of property promised to a family member, and diversion of funds intended for the care of a senior citizen. In some cases, our attorneys have been informed about the situation in time to help correct the problem, notifying the police and trying to obtain restitution. In other cases, the elderly person has died, and the issue becomes more complicated. In both cases, our attorneys are determined and effective advocates for the elderly.
If you believe that your elderly relative was the victim of undue influence, or that a trustee is exceeding his or her authority, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable will and trust dispute lawyer immediately. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to help. Contact us at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, P.C., to schedule an initial consultation.
