Estate Litigation

Santa Cruz, California, Estate Litigation Attorneys

With our extensive knowledge of California and federal laws governing estates, we are well prepared to counsel and represent you in matters involving wills, trusts, and inheritances. From seeking information about a trust to filing or defending an estate-related lawsuit, we can thoroughly explain and aggressively pursue your legal options. Please contact us today to discuss your specific situation.

In addition to providing comprehensive estate planning services, including execution of effective estate tax planning strategies, our law firm represents heirs, trustees, administrators and executors in all types of estate litigation. We welcome your questions and offer practical, results-oriented legal help you can depend on.

Trust Inquiries - Will Contests - Breach of Duty Litigation

As an heir to an estate, you have a significant interest in how assets are managed and distributed. We can help with inquiries to protect your interests and proceed with litigation if necessary. For example, our experienced lawyers can advise you and take appropriate action when:

  • You need a full accounting of a trust or information about the performance of specific assets.
  • You believe there may be valid reasons to contest a will, trust or other estate documents - due to factors such as mental incompetence or someone's undue influence on the decedent.
  • You believe there has been a breach of fiduciary duty resulting in improper asset distribution or unwarranted delays in administering an estate.
  • You want to pursue removal of a trustee or executor.

Knowledgeable Representation for Executors, Trustees and Fiduciaries

If you are involved in administering an estate, as an executor or trustee, you may have questions about your duties, fees and costs, and other considerations. You may also become the target of estate litigation if someone disputes your handling of a trust or probate matters. At the offices of Timothy J. Morgan, we can apply decades of experience to defend you.

For skilled counsel on any estate planning or estate litigation matter in the Santa Cruz area, please call 831-429-9841 or send e-mail to request a consultation.