It will contest, sometimes, is brought by a beneficiary who has been left out of the will or is unhappy with his share. Probate litigation is a highly specialized branch of probate practice into which probate lawyers, even probate specialists, rarely venture. In addition to will contests there are other forms of probate litigation: rights of the surviving family, jointly held assets, creditors' claims, will construction, Homestead litigation, removal of the personal representative and surcharge, and compensation disputes.

There are also many other forms of litigation that are properly classified as probate litigation. These would include recovery of assets into the estate on account of inter vivos gifts; recovery of life insurance proceeds; spousal rights litigation, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; P contests for personal representatives or attorneys fees; accountings and objection to accountings; surcharge litigation; removal of the personal representative; attorney malpractice claims; Homestead litigation and tortious interference.

If you would like a free consultation concerning your rights involving estate administration, will contests and probate litigation, please call us at 561-833-2772 or contact our office online.