Contested Probate and Will Disputes
Probate means that the decedent died with a Will. If the decedent died without a Will, the process is known as Estate Administration. Our Probate attorneys assist executors, beneficiaries and heirs with contested surrogate court proceedings. Contested means that there is a dispute among the heirs or beneficiaries as to the appointment the validity of the will or the appointment of an executor. If your Probate is Uncontested, we offer a flat fee of $2,500. For Contested Probate, we bill hourly and require a retainer of $5,000. Our Probate lawyers offer assistance with the following:
Defend a Will
If you are an executor or a beneficiary of a Will and are facing a challenge to the validity of the Will, we can help. Our services include the following:
- Defending the validity of the Will;
- Disputing objections to the Will;
- Filing necessary legal documents;
- Attending surrogates court hearings;
- Hiring handwriting experts, if necessary;
- Deposing the Witnesses, drafting attorney, executor, doctors, nurses and other individuals, as necessary; and
- All other matters related to the proceeding.
Dispute a Will
If you are a relative or beneficiary under a Will and believe the Will is improper and should be challenged, we can assist. Our services include:
- Filing objections to the Will;
- Filing necessary legal documents;
- Attending surrogates court hearings;
- Hiring handwriting experts, if necessary;
- Deposing the Witnesses, drafting attorney, executor, doctors, nurses and other individuals, as necessary; and
- All other matters related to the proceeding.
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