Estate Litigation

Partial invalidity of a trust refers to the situation where the court finds specific provisions within the trust invalid, but the rest of the trust is still enforceable. This helps keep the paramount wishes of the person who created the trust – the settlor – intact,...

Inheritance disputes are quite common in probate and estate administration. These conflicts can involve family members, friends and other potential heirs. Because of their adverse effect in the administration process, legal intervention or mediation is often necessary...

Rock music icon, Prince, who had fans in Florida and throughout the world, died of a fentanyl overdose in 2016, which sparked a complex and lengthy probate process because he did not leave a last will. A legal battle ensued for approximately six years, finally being...

When developing and signing estate documents, it is imperative that you are clear in your wishes. Otherwise, after you have passed, your heirs may dispute your decisions. Going to court to settle an estate is time-consuming, stressful and emotionally draining. You...