Estate Litigation: Resolving Inheritance
Disputes And Protecting The Elderly
Disagreements with family members are stressful. When a family dispute centers around an inheritance and family members hold back information or play games, it’s even worse. Concerns over an elderly loved one’s well-being trigger fear, worry and anxiety.
The Estate Lawyers, APC, has offices in Irvine and San Diego. Our firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in litigation, trial work and probate court. We regularly partner with other estate planning firms to provide litigation services when disputes evolve and escalate. If you or your client is immersed in a disagreement, our experienced litigators will equip and empower you to reach a resolution and help you move forward with your life. Find out more about our attorneys and their trial experience here:
Attorney
Larissa L. Abruscato
Senior Litigation AttorneyMichelle C. Bartolic
Managing Partner - Legal ProductionEvan A. Basakis
Senior Litigation AttorneyAmy L. Gostanian
Managing PartnerCarl L. Jones
PartnerRyan B. Kalashian
Senior Litigation AttorneyKaden J. Kennedy
PartnerJustin M. Kincheloe
Partner
Our Trusted Support Staff
Lauryn Bretches
ParalegalDrew Cornick
Creative DirectorMarissa DeGeorge
ReceptionistMackenzie Edwards
ParalegalDominique Estrada
ParalegalJay Freedman, J.D.
Sr. Paralegal (J.D.)Brittany Guest
Litigation ParalegalDouglas Hausmann
Client Services Coordinator
Comprehensive Representation For The Inheritance Issues That Worry You
When it comes to honoring your loved one’s wishes or protecting a loved one from elder abuse, our estate administration lawyers and elder law attorneys can provide legal guidance and advice to help you protect your rights, protect the rights of a loved one and resolve your estate administration and elder law conflicts. Our litigators help clients with:
Probate and estate administration:
We assist in managing and distributing a deceased person’s estate. We advise estate administrators to facilitate a smooth probate process and provide legal counsel to interested parties.
Trust administration:
Our team can evaluate and advise on managing a trust, safeguarding the grantor’s wishes and overseeing a trustee’s compliance with legal obligations.
Contesting a will or a trust:
We represent clients who believe there are valid reasons to challenge the terms of a will or trust.
Pursuing a breach of a fiduciary duty:
If a fiduciary has failed in their responsibilities, we help clients seek justice and accountability.
Elder abuse:
We are committed to protecting the rights and dignity of elders, especially when it comes to financial abuse.
Conservatorships:
Our services include establishing and managing conservatorships to protect those who cannot care for themselves.
Even when families get along well, a devastating medical diagnosis or the loss of a loved one can be life-changing and disruptive, easily leading to disputes. When disputes arise, you need a team you can trust to stay focused on keeping the legacy and the family together. The right estate and trust lawyer is innovative and undeterred from reaching their goal. We know the stakes are high, and we will fight to protect the rights of you and your loved ones.