Navigating disputes involving estates and trusts can be complex, emotional, and high stakes. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, our Estate & Probate Litigation team provides strategic, results-driven representation to individuals, families, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries facing contested estate matters.
Experienced Counsel in Complex Disputes
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling a wide range of estate and probate litigation matters, including:
- Will contests and challenges based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud
- Trust disputes and fiduciary litigation
- Executor and trustee removal actions
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Guardianship and conservatorship disputes
- Accounting actions and disputes over estate administration
- Beneficiary rights and inheritance disputes
- Disputes regarding disposition of remains
We understand that these matters often involve sensitive family dynamics alongside significant financial interests. Our team approaches each case with both legal precision and thoughtful consideration of the personal issues involved.
Strategic Advocacy at Every Stage
Whether a dispute is resolved through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we are committed to protecting our clients’ interests at every stage. We work closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that align with their goals, preserving family relationships, securing rightful inheritances, challenging / defending fiduciary actions and honoring / effectuating the wishes of those unable to advocate for the themselves due to death or disability.
Our litigators are skilled in both prosecuting and defending claims, giving us a comprehensive perspective that strengthens our advocacy.
Trusted Advisors to Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries
We regularly advise executors, trustees, administrators, and beneficiaries on their rights and obligations under state and federal law. From guiding fiduciaries through contested administrations to helping beneficiaries enforce their rights, we provide clear, practical counsel in even the most challenging and emotional situations.
Why Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Clients turn to Mandelbaum Barrett PC for:
- Deep experience in estate, trust, and probate litigation
- A multidisciplinary approach drawing on our broader Elder Law, Special Needs and Tax practices
- Strategic, business-minded and compassionate solutions tailored to each dispute
- Strong courtroom advocacy combined with effective negotiation skills
Contact Us
If you are involved in an estate or probate dispute, or anticipate one, early legal guidance can make a significant difference. Contact Mandelbaum Barrett PC to speak with a member of our Estate & Probate Litigation team.