San Jose Probate Litigation Attorney
When a loved one passes away, the probate process is usually one of the last things a family wants to deal with. Not only can it be time-consuming and labor intensive, but it can also give rise to many types of emotional disputes. This can include who is named as a beneficiary, what assets are left to certain people, or the validity of the documents themselves that state these bequests.
At the Law Offices of Michael J. MacLellan, Esq., we are a family-oriented law firm that is here to help you through this hard time. We are committed to helping you navigate the probate process. We are also here to swiftly resolve any probate litigation matters that arise with an eye toward preserving family relationships. Please do not hesitate to contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation at our San Jose offices.
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Our office is tailored around being thorough and making things as easy as possible for our clients so they can focus on the grieving process and attending to family members. We will carefully explain every step and requirement of the probate court in an effort to make sure everyone is informed and matters are handled timely.
If a dispute does arise, our San Jose probate litigation lawyer can help you defend or file an action in probate court regarding a:
- Will contest
- Trust litigation matter
- Matters involving the validity of a document due to allegations of undue influence or regarding competency of the decedent at the time the document was executed
- Breach of fiduciary duty by a personal representative, executor, or administrator of a trust or other estate-planning instrument
- Situations involving elder abuse
- Disputed creditor claims
In all of these situations, we will help you gather evidence to prove or disprove the allegations while keeping discretion and preservation of family bonds in mind. We are a firm that is here to meet all your needs, including those of young heirs' rights to future inheritances and for those who are incapacitated not to be overlooked. We will make sure that every person associated with the probate of a decedent's estate is recognized and dealt with properly.
Contact us today to schedule a no-cost consultation to learn more about the probate process and how to proceed with probate litigation if it is appropriate and necessary for your situation.
