Finding Workable Solutions to Resolve Will Contests
It is not uncommon for allegations of undue influence or improper administration of estate assets to derail the entire probate process. At Ramirez & Irick, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, P.L.L.C., in Lake Dallas, Texas, we provide skilled and comprehensive representation in these complex and highly emotional cases.
If you are involved in a will contest, please contact our law office at 940-321-0265 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Our firm's probate and estate planning attorneys represent clients who are seeking to contest a will or defend their actions in the administration of an estate.
Our firm regularly handles disputes involving:
- Accusations of undue influence: Do you believe a guardian abused his or her power to convince the decedent to alter the will? Are you an executor accused of hiding assets?
- Contesting a beneficiary: Do you want to contest a will because a family friend was named as a beneficiary rather than children or grandchildren?
- Contesting the amount of assets: Was an estranged family member given a significant amount of assets? Is someone threatening to take legal action against you for a purported mistake during probate?
WE EMPHASIZE COLLABORATION
Will contests can be a major dividing point among family members. As such, we strive to resolve disputes as amicably as possible through mediation, informal settlement or collaborative law whenever possible.
These out-of-court solutions are beneficial because they:
- Give control of the outcome to the parties
- Allow parties to work together towards a resolution rather than set family members against one another
- Are typically less expensive than trial
- Take much less time than going to trial
Our firm is committed to saving our clients time and money, as well as salvaging family relationships. However, if probate mediation is not appropriate for your situation, we are readily able to fight for your rights and best interests in court.
If you would like to defend or contest a will, contact Ramirez & Irick to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced estate planning lawyer. We represent clients in Denton County, and the communities of Lewisville area, Justin, Frisco, Little Elm, and Highland Village, among others.
