LITIGATION

Since 1983, we have been proudly serving the probate, trust, and guardianship litigation needs of our clients. This area of the law focuses on disagreements that occur during the probate, trust, and guardianship processes. Our seasoned Florida attorneys can provide you with a thorough understanding of the law and make sure that your rights stay protected during these times. We understand the importance of properly administering an estate, trust, and guardianship and know that the litigation process can be a challenging and emotionally charged time in your life.

 

At Paul M. Cowan & Associates, P.A., we are determined to provide you with sound legal counsel and steer you in the right direction.

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Wills are used to direct the distributions of estate assets to the intended beneficiaries through the use of a personal representative. Trusts are used to transfer or administer assets from one party to others through a third party called a trustee. While this arrangement may seem simple, disagreements between beneficiaries and fiduciaries can make the process difficult, especially with valuable assets involved. Unlike estate administration that occurs through the court process of probate, trust administration remains a private affair until trust litigation arises.

 

We can ease you through the process of resolving complex issues that include:

 

• Lack of testamentary capacity by the decedent when the document was created

• Undue influence

• Errors in execution

• Breaches of fiduciary duty

• Interpretation of ambiguous language

• Failure to properly administer an estate, trust, and/or guardianship

 

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Our attorneys would welcome the opportunity to utilize their 50+ years of combined experience and put it to work for you. It is important to have exceptional representation on your side to protect your rights and make sure that your litigation matters are resolved in an effective manner. We will equip you with the intimate knowledge and resources needed to meet your goals. Whether you are challenging the validity of the trust or do not agree with the actions of the administrator, our probate legal team is here for you. Contact Paul M Cowan & Associates to get started toward resolving your litigation issues.

 

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