Protecting Your Interests in Arizona Probate Litigation
When things go wrong with the administration of a trust or estate, a frustrated beneficiary or heir might file a lawsuit in probate court to recover assets or vindicate their rights. Even when there are no disputes between beneficiaries and fiduciaries, a third-party creditor claim can threaten an estate and delay the distribution of assets.
If you need advice about your rights in the face of threatened or actual probate litigation, contact an experienced attorney at Deloughery Law Office,, PLC, in Scottsdale or Phoenix. We not only know how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a claim or defense, we can also help the parties find a way toward an effective resolution of the case prior to trial.
We advise clients on either side of such disputes as:
- Will contests
- Undue influence claims
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Actions for an accounting
- Actions for reformation or termination of a trust
- Asset valuation problems
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Asset recovery in cases of financial exploitation
- Third-party claims against trusts or estates
Our experience with trust litigation and disputed wills can help you understand your rights and responsibilities. It can also point the way toward the resolution of disputes on terms that protect the value of the assets for everyone concerned.
Personal representatives responsible for the administration of an estate should be aware that the expenses of defending or compromising a third-party creditor's claim can be charged as a proper administration expense. If you have any question about the amount or enforceability of a claim brought against an estate, our advice can help you preserve the assets available for distribution.
To learn more about our experience with probate litigation in Arizona, contact a lawyer at Deloughery Law Office, PLC, in Scottsdale or Phoenix.
