Probate Litigation

Assisting You in Probate Disputes

The already complex probate process can become even more complex when it is necessary to enter into probate litigation. If you have an interest in the outcome of a probate case, an experienced attorney can help you sort out the issues and protect your rights.

Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation at which we will discuss any pending probate litigation and your role in it.

Various Reasons for Litigating Over the Estate

There are several circumstances in which interested parties may want to litigate over probate issues. Some common situations include:

• Interested parties may differ over interpretation of language in the will and wish to assert those interpretations in court.
• Someone may wish to contest the will, arguing that it was the product of someone exerting undue influence or that the deceased person did not have the capacity to make a will at the time it was made.
• Someone may want to remove the personal representative, arguing that that person is not fulfilling his or her duties under probate law and/or under the will.
• Heirs, beneficiaries and/or creditors may want to recover assets into the estate that were held jointly with children or others, in the hope of having those assets more fairly distributed.

Probate litigation can be time-consuming and stressful, but at JoAnn C. Donovan LLC Attorney at Law, we do everything we can to make the process go smoothly so everyone can assert their legal rights.

Contact us to get personal attention from an experienced St. Louis County and St. Charles County probate lawyer if you are involved or may become involved in any aspect of probate litigation.