Probate & Trust Litigation

We live in an imperfect world where disputes arise, interpretations are questioned, and controversies rear their ugly heads. Ideally, ambiguities would not exist, everyone would get along, and do what they are legally obligated to do.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Thus you may find yourself needing a Probate litigation attorney to help you resolve your case in a Los Angeles courthouse. Although some disputes can be amicably resolved outside of court, probate litigation is often the necessary legal avenue when an understanding cannot otherwise be achieved.

If you or your family have questions or concerns over who should be in charge of an estate, about how a trust or probate estate is being managed, the interpretation of a will or trust, whether you are an heir to an estate and entitled to property then you may need assistance today.

The Alden Law Firm of Los Angeles has a depth of knowledge in Probate law that has assisted many clients to effectively deal with a broad range of legal disputes.

Probate & Trust Litigation in Los Angeles

Probate litigation covers a wide gambit of issues. Sometimes the issues can arise because of an honest mistake. More times than not, however, there is some element of intentional or negligent wrongdoing involved. Regardless of the cause, probate litigation is often necessary to ensure you receive the full inheritance you are entitled to under California law.

The Alden Law Firm of Los Angeles handles a wide array of litigation involving probate and trust estates. To ensure your rights are properly represented, you may need an attorney who you can trust to determine whether you are legally protected to ensure you receive your full legal inheritance.

Areas of Probate Litigation the Firm Handles Includes:

• Will and trust contests
• Suing a trustee (for a trust) or personal representative (for a probate estate) for breach of fiduciary duty
• Removal of personal representative or trustee of the estate
• Contesting the appointment of a trustee of personal representative to be in charge of an estate
• Determination of what assets belong to an estate or trust
• Suing individuals who are in possession of estate property
• Contest of an accounting
• Lawsuits involving the interpretation of a will or trust
• Elder abuse lawsuits
• Determination of heirs to an estate
• Litigation of creditor claims
• Wrongful death lawsuits

Why You Need a Los Angeles Probate Attorney

Probate isn’t often a simple and straightforward process. Failure to ensure that your inheritance is being properly looked out after, or your lawsuit is properly managed, can result in you losing significant sums of money even in the most straightforward of cases.

Regardless of the area of contention or dispute, probate law can be complex and nuanced. At the Alden Law Firm of Los Angeles you can get the help of an experienced attorney to navigate you through a Los Angeles courtroom.

The Alden Law Firm of Los Angeles can help you set up a strategy or approach best suited to help you reach your goals.

Get the Help and Representation You Deserve

Don’t delay. Under the majority of California probate litigation circumstances, those filing a claim may have a limited time to do so in order to contest an aspect of probate or the will itself.

The Alden Law Firm of Los Angeles is a firm that is reliable, compassionate, aggressive, responsive and committed to excellence of service and client success.

Call or message today for a no-cost initial consultation. We’re ready to stand in your corner and help you fight for what’s right.