Litigation
For estate and trust litigation matters you want aggressive and experienced representation. Our Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorneys provide experienced representation for executors and beneficiaries of large estates exceeding $250,000. Our Estate Litigation Attorneys can provide you with sophisticated service on a variety of estate and trust litigation matters including:
- Estate Claims
- Representation of Beneficiaries
- Challenging/Contesting a Will
- Spousal Right of Election
- Breaches of Fiduciary Duties
- Removal of Fiduciaries
- Contested Accountings
- MHL Article 81 Adult Guardianship Proceedings
- Wrongful Death/Pain and Suffering Recovery
- Power of Attorney Abuse
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary duty breach is not acting in the best interest of another party. Executors, Trustees, and Powers of Attorney must act honorably and in accordance with the law. A beneficiary or other interested party can bring an action against a fiduciary if there is a question about whether that fiduciary has acted appropriately. The laws governing the acts of fiduciaries are very complex. Our trusts and estates department has represented many clients both in their capacity as a fiduciary and as a beneficiary where the acts of the fiduciary are in question. Having quality counsel in these types of contentious litigated matters is essential to avoid the many traps for the unwary including the potential to be surcharged for the legal fees incurred by the opposing party.
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Over 65 Years of Experience-
Personalized Guidance From Start to Finish
We are very selective about the cases we take on to provide you with the highest quality representation.
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Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants
Unique knowledge for accountings, tax laws, asset valuations and complex estates.
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Exceptional Estate and Trust Law Experience
Over 65-years collective experience in estate and trust planning, administration, litigation, and guardianship.
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Client Won CustodyDying Without A WillAs many of you may know legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin died in 2018 without leaving a will. Other wealthy celebrities such as Prince have done the same. This can lead to many types of unwanted consequences. As an example, the T&E department at PCS is currently ...
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Son Must Repay Mother’s EstateEstate CaseA local man and his then-wife used undue influence on his elderly mother to clean out the woman’s bank accounts before she passed away, a Schenectady County Surrogate’s Court ruled this week. The verdict, in a case brought by the woman’s two other sons, means the man and his ...
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Brothers Inheritance RestoredEstate DisputeAfter much litigation including more than a dozen depositions, obtaining numerous medical records and various other relevant documents, expert medical testimony, and the beginnings of trial preparation, an estate dispute was settled on behalf of our client for $700,000. Our ...
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