Northern California Trust and Probate Litigation
What is probate litigation?
Usually, when we probate a will, the probate process is fairly simple. However, questions about a will's validity or rules established by a trust can create problems. If the heirs cannot agree over how to handle the estate, they settle the dispute in probate court.
Probate litigation can have a devastating effect on surviving family members. At the law office of William Bachrach, we understand that probate litigation takes an emotional toll. We make every effort to protect our clients' interests without exacerbating an already difficult situation. If you face probate litigation, you need a lawyer who has the necessary knowledge and skill to guide you through probate court. Contact William Bachrach to consult an experienced probate litigation attorney.
Probate Litigation Cases
We handle probate process lawsuits that involve:
- Will contests
- Undue influence
- Partition issues
- Breach of trust
Some of the problems that we have encountered include:
- Someone who wrote a will when clearly incompetent
- A will that forgot to mention a cousin or grandchild. Was that person meant to be excluded, or was it an oversight?
- A caretaker who comes forward, stating that the decedent orally promised him or her part of the estate
- A will that says one of the heirs can live in the decedent's house, but does not specify whether that person has to pay the mortgage or property taxes.
- A trustee who violates the rules of a trust
There are many ways to write a legally unsound or incomplete will. There are equally as many ways to violate a trust. Even if an estate planning lawyer writes a good, sound plan, finances and people can change. That is why we encourage clients to let us know about changes in their lives, so that the will can be changed to suit the client's new circumstances.
If you face a day in probate court, let us help. We can give you an accurate assessment of your case.
Contact a probate litigation lawyer for an initial consultation.
William H. Bachrach, a Professional Corporation
1939 Harrison Street
Suite 612
Oakland, CA 94612-3533
Phone: (510) 465-1906 • Fax: (510) 465-1932
William H. Bachrach serves clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California including the cities of Martinez, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, Piedmont, San Francisco, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Emeryville and El Cerrito.
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