Estate Planning Attorneys
With Estate Litigation Experience
Even the best-laid estate plans can go wrong. Previously unknown heirs may step forward to claim part of the inheritance. Wills or guardianship petitions can be contested. The administration of a trust may give rise to a dispute. An executor or personal representative might be accused of breaching their fiduciary duties. Each of these situations is a common source of probate court litigation.
Unfortunately, most experienced estate planning lawyers do not understand the nuances and demands of litigation because they rarely find themselves in probate court for that reason. Similarly, most experienced litigators do not have much, if any expertise in the areas of estate planning and probate.
For a law firm that can offer you both — contact Dugalic and Landau, PC.
A commitment to providing excellent quality service and tenacious advocacy has established our firm as one of the premier estate planning and estate litigation law firms in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
What Is a Will Contest?
Any number of issues can lead to a will contest. For instance, if you choose to leave assets to someone you care for but who is not a legally recognized member of your family — your "legal" family members may not be willing to accept that decision and could challenge the will. The complex family dynamics involved with divorce, remarriage or children from multiple marriages also give rise to many disputes. In many other cases of estate litigation, the validity of the will is called into question by allegations that there was undue influence, fraud or duress involved when it was made.
Other Types of Estate Litigation
Our attorneys represent clients on both sides of the courtroom in other types of estate litigation as well. These "other" matters include contested guardianships, claims against trustees, personal representatives and fiduciaries, trust litigation and more.
We offer free initial consultations, speak Serbian, Croatian, Russian and French and maintain Philadelphia area offices in Upper Darby and Conshohocken, as well as a Mount Laurel, New Jersey, office. Schedule a free consultation today by calling us locally at 610-624-4634, toll free at 1-888-309-6712, or by sending us a brief e-mail message.
