Probate Litigation Attorneys in Jacksonville, Florida
As part of our civil litigation practice, Arnold & New regularly represents individuals in inheritance disputes that arise during probate court proceedings.
An almost endless variety of conflicts can arise after a death in the family. At Arnold & New, our attorneys use their significant trial skills and in-depth knowledge of Florida's probate laws to serve our clients' interests and protect their rights.
If conflicts over a will are not handled with the proper care, compassion and careful attention to the parties' wishes and applicable probate laws — family relationships can be severed for life.
If you have concerns about the validity of a will or trust, or about the proper execution of probate proceedings, contact Arnold & New, in Jacksonville, to schedule an appointment with an experienced probate litigation attorney.
Probate Litigation Lawyers Who Do Not Hesitate to Litigate
In many cases, the best outcome in a will contest will be attained by negotiating a settlement among all interested parties. Settlement expedites the process of finalizing the affairs of the deceased family member — and may also minimize long-term negative effects on family relationships.
In other cases, however, our client's best interests may be better served by taking a hard stance and forcing the dispute to a trial or hearing in which a judge will make the final determination.
Our attorneys represent clients in probate litigation proceedings involving:
- Will contests
- Heirship determinations in cases where no will exists
- Allegations that the testator was incompetent when the will was made
- Allegations that a proposed beneficiary committed fraud or exerted undue influence over the testator, such that the bequest should be invalidated
- Abuse of the authority given by a power of attorney, such that the power should be withdrawn
- Challenges to the named executors of the estate
- Disputes over partition or ownership of a family business when the owner passes away without leaving a business succession plan
Contact Arnold & New in Jacksonville
Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our probate litigation lawyers.
