Estate Litigation Lawyers in Davis County

HELPING CLIENTS TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO RESOLVE THEIR DISPUTES

The often-personal nature of estate litigation tends to make it an emotionally fraught and mentally taxing field of law for the clients involved. Financial disputes between family members, especially in the aftermath of the death of a loved one, will understandably lead to tension. For this reason, it is especially important to hire an estate litigation attorney in whose motives and acumen you can put your full confidence.

At Fontenot Law, P.C., our experienced team will provide you with unparalleled legal services and counsel to assist with all of your estate litigation issues. We are passionate about protecting the rights of our clients and ensuring that all assets be distributed to their rightful heirs.

To learn how we can help with your unique estate litigation concerns, please contact our law office to schedule a free initial consultation.

WHY SHOULD I HIRE AN ESTATE LITIGATION LAWYER?

Estate law and litigation can involve myriad legal issues, including disputed wills and trusts, dependent support claims, and applications of guardianship. In a field as complex as this, it’s best to hire a skilled estate litigator who can confidently navigate these issues on your behalf.

An estate litigation lawyer can:

• Help determine the validity of a stake in a will or trust.
• Answer any questions you might have throughout the litigation process.
• Help you navigate bureaucratic red tape by ensuring that all your paperwork is accepted on the first try, while avoiding missed deadlines and other pitfalls that could result in the dismissal of your case.
• Proactively examine the terms and conditions of a will, so that you won’t be blindsided by potential disputes.
• Handle all of the necessary legal work on your behalf, giving you the freedom to focus on mourning in the event of a loved one passing away.

WHAT LEGAL ISSUES CAN LEAD TO ESTATE LITIGATION?

Here are some of the more common situations which may require the services of an estate litigation attorney:

• Improper distribution of estate or trust assets.
• Theft of estate assets.
• Fraud or forgery.
• Financial impropriety on the part of the executor or personal representative of an estate.
• Allegations of wrongdoing on the part of an administrator or trustee.
• Allegations that the deceased was under undue pressure or duress when creating the will or trust in question.
• Allegations of mental incompetence on the part of the deceased, such that any will or trust would be invalid.
• Claims by creditors against the estate.

If the distribution of estate assets is being bogged down by legal issues, the best thing you can do is to hire a knowledgeable attorney who can evaluate the case and help you make an informed decision about how best to move forward.

HOW DO I DETERMINE IF MY ESTATE LITIGATION ISSUE IS WORTH PURSUING?

Any surviving spouse, beneficiary, creditor, or other heir is eligible to file a claim against an estate or trust. However, there are factors to keep in mind if you are considering litigation, such as:

• How long ago did the will go through probate? If it has been 180 days or longer, state law prohibits any individual from filing a claim.
• How strong is the evidence supporting your claim? A claim’s validity or lack thereof is determined via careful examination of all available evidence for and against it, so make sure to gather any relevant documents or other evidence.

Thankfully, you need not navigate this territory on your own. Fontenot Law, P.C. has many years of experience handling even the prickliest estate litigation issues, and we will work tirelessly to help you resolve them. If you’re unsure whether your issue warrants the filing of a claim, please contact our law office to schedule a free initial consultation.

CAN YOUR LEGAL TEAM PROVIDE THE LEGAL SERVICES I NEED TO END AN ESTATE LITIGATION DISPUTE?

At Fontenot Law, P.C., our top priority is defending the rights of the citizens of the Wasatch Front. Though we would all like to assume the best in others, too often we have determined that an administrator or trustee is taking advantage of an unknowing heir and beneficiary, or committing other financial crimes against the estate.

Our legal team is passionate in our commitment to helping our clients resolve their estate litigation issues and receive all assets intended for them by the deceased. We have successfully handled disputes between a surviving spouse and children from a first marriage, conflicts over division of real or personal property, claims brought against an estate by disinherited heirs and beneficiaries, and more.

If you suspect that an estate is not being handled according to Utah probate law, time is of the essence. There is a limited window of time in which to file a claim, so it’s crucial that you contact an experienced estate litigation attorney right away.

Contact Fontenot Law, P.C. of Davis County at 801-448-0156 and ask to schedule a free no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal needs and possible legal strategies.