Long Beach Will Contest Attorneys With Additional Offices in Pasadena, San Marino and San Dimas
Unfortunately, not all estates can be settled amicably. Estate litigation is a potentially expensive and time-consuming process that occurs when two or more parties disagree on the intention of a loved one's estate documents. In many cases, estate litigation involves longstanding disagreements between relatives. As a result, these disputes can become very contentious very quickly. Perhaps the validity of the will is being contested or a trust is believed to have been mishandled. There may be questions on distribution of assets or estate documents that were not provided.
If you are an executor or trustee, the consequences of being sued can be very serious. If you stand to inherit, the consequences of not receiving your fair share of an inheritance may be significant. Therefore, it is vitally important that you have experienced counsel to protect your rights. The attorneys of Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp represent individuals and families across Southern California in estate litigation.
As a client of our firm, you can be certain that we will take every step within the law to protect your rights. We have represented clients in a variety of litigation situations, including:
- The terms of the will or trust are unclear
- A failure to provide required documentation to heirs
- Questions of competence at the time of will or trust signing
- Undue influence in the creation of wills and trusts
- Improper disinheritance, management of funds or accounting
- The estate is not being maintained or distributed properly
- A failure to make proper creditor payments
If the parties in an estate dispute cannot resolve an issue, a judge will generally order the lawyers on all sides to seek some alternative solution to resolve the issue out of probate court. We are experienced in preserving both legal rights and family relationships by intelligent negotiation of settlements through mediation.
Our legal team includes Caroline Borncamp, an attorney trained in negotiation and certified in alternative dispute resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, as well as attorneys who are well-versed in creative legal solutions derived from years of collective experience. Although many estate litigation cases are settled before trial, should a trial become necessary, we are prepared to advocate on your behalf.
Regardless of whether you are defending a loved one's estate or challenging it, our attorneys will navigate complex legal issues, as well as assist you with addressing the personal and emotional issues that can accompany litigation.
Contact the Pasadena Estate Litigation Attorneys of Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp
Call 310.817.6043, toll free at 877.504.0319, or e-mail us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We maintain offices in Torrance, West Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena and San Dimas. We speak numerous languages in addition to English, such as French, Hungarian and Mandarin.
