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Estate Litigation Attorney in Torrance, CA

When you lose a loved one, conflicts with other family members about the decedent’s estate may ensue. The administration and distribution of property can be overwhelming and complex. If you need help with understanding and navigating the process, hire an estate administration and estate litigation attorney at Borden Law Office today.

Our office is located in Torrance, CA, and we service clients who reside throughout the world with all aspects of decedent’s estates, including simple or complex estate administration issues, will contests, accountability, entitlement proceedings, elder abuse, and asset recovery.

When Do You Need an Estate Administration and Litigation Attorney?

Not every heir or beneficiary of a decedent’s estate needs to be represented by counsel. However, certain situations necessitate the hiring of an estate litigation lawyer.

 

  • If a decedent’s will or trust contains mistakes: Estate planning documents often contain mistakes or ambiguities, leaving beneficiaries uncertain with respect to the disposition of assets. Whether the decedent lacked the legal authority to create a valid document or created a valid document that does not accurately express his or her intent, an experienced estate attorney can help to rectify the situation.

  • If a person lacked the mental capacity to create a will, trust, deed, or other estate planning documents: The validity of estate planning documents is dependent upon the ability of the creator of such documents to knowingly and intelligently understand the document’s legal impact and effect. The lawyers at Borden Law Office represent parties in legal proceedings concerning the validity of estate planning documents based upon the mental capacity of their creator.

  • If a will, trust, deed, or other estate planning document is the product of undue influence or coercion: It is important that estate planning documents represent the true wishes of their creator; not the wishes of someone else.  Estate planning documents that were created as a consequence of the undue influence or coercion of another can be contested and determined to be invalid. If your inheritance has been diverted through the undue influence of another, contact Borden Law Office for a free case evaluation and consultation.

  • If an executor or administrator mishandles the estate: The fiduciary appointed to administer a decedent’s estate is required to do so in accordance with the decedent’s will and California law. If the estate is not properly administered, or there are delays in finalizing the administration, legal action can be taken to remove and surcharge the fiduciary. The attorneys at Borden Law Office can help you keep things on track and hold the fiduciary accountable.
     

The inheritance process can be problematic, complicated, and confusing. If you are a fiduciary who seeks guidance with the administrative process, or a beneficiary who is not receiving information and distributions from the fiduciary managing an estate, Borden Law Office has the experience and expertise necessary to represent your interests, so call us today at (310) 787-7577.

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