Representing Your Interests in Probate Disputes
Probate litigation can be highly emotional, since it usually involves family members. These disputes can also involve significant assets. Whether your goal is to protect your relationships or your assets, the early involvement of an experienced lawyer helps.
At The Shump Law firm, our attorneys perform all types of probate and estate litigation. If you are concerned about the way a loved one's estate is being handled, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We also represent personal administrators and trustees who are sued by heirs, legatees or beneficiaries.
Types of Estate Litigation
A number of estate disputes fall under the supervision of the probate court in Maryland. Here are some examples of the litigation our attorneys provide:
- Challenges to the validity of a will (also known as a will contest or caveat)
- Claims of fraud or malfeasance by a personal representative or trustee
- Challenges to the valuation or distribution of assets
- Actions to save or recover assets
- Actions to replace trustees or personal representatives
Our lawyers can also supervise the probate process to protect the interests of heirs, legatees and beneficiaries.
Asset Searches and Actions Against Personal Representatives and Trustees
If you suspect that a personal representative or trustee is stealing assets from an estate, our lawyers will conduct an asset search to trace and locate assets. For example, we will investigate court filings and consult databases to find out if assets have been retitled or transferred improperly.
If a trustee, personal representative or attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney has misappropriated assets, they can be sued both for the property they have stolen and for punitive damages in some cases.
Free Lawyer Consultation
For more information or to discuss probate or estate litigation with an attorney, call (410) 832-8865 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. Our law office is located in the Baltimore suburb of Towson, Maryland.
