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Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation

Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation

Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation

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Overview

Our team experienced in trust and estate fiduciary litigation. They handle the tax, probate and fiduciary issues involved in complex trust, estate, tax, conservatorship, guardianship and similar matters in trial and appellate courts nationwide. Our team spans the globe; we readily use lawyers from different offices to work together on cases or projects to bring our clients the best and most efficient service possible.

What we do

  • Trust disputes: modifications, construction & contests
  • Will contests
  • Breach of fiduciary duty claims
  • Undue influence, lack of capacity or fraud claims
  • Business and asset valuation disputes
  • Trustee or executor removals
  • Charitable trusts and foundation disputes
  • Probate and estate litigation
  • Disputes between executors or trustees and beneficiaries
  • Power of attorney disputes
  • Litigation avoidance analysis

Who we represent

  • Banks & financial institutions
  • Trust companies
  • Charitable entities
  • Family offices
  • Trust & estate beneficiaries
  • Corporate fiduciaries
  • Trustees and executors
  • Individuals and families

Meet The Team

Luke A. Lantta
+1 404 572 6868

Related Practice Areas

  • Private Client

  • Business & Commercial Disputes

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