Raleigh Probate Litigation Attorney

The Raleigh probate litigation attorneys at Smith Debnam represent executors, beneficiaries and trustees in all phases of trust and estate administration, from the initial probate of a will through the final settlement of the estate, and in all matters relating to the administration of trusts. Probate is the court process by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid. Probate is a court-supervised method for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (decedent), liquidating liabilities, paying the decedent’s debts and taxes, and distributing the decedent’s assets to the beneficiaries or heirs.

Experienced Raleigh Probate Litigation Attorney

Our Raleigh probate litigation attorneys are experienced in prosecuting and defending lawsuits against trustees, executors, and beneficiaries, including suits alleging undue influence, breach of fiduciary by the executor or trustee, estate mismanagement or misappropriation, questionable changes to the will and in claims against the estate.

The Raleigh probate litigation attorneys have experience representing clients in probate matters including:

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• Challenge and Defend Wills
• Contested Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Contested Probate
• Estate Disputes
• Estate Litigation
• Inheritance Disputes

• Mismanagement of an Estate
• Mismanagement of Investments
• Removal of an Administrator
• Removal of an Executor
• Will Caveat
• Will Disputes
• Will Interpretation

Trusted Raleigh Probate Litigation Attorney

The Raleigh probate litigation attorneys at Smith Debnam represent clients in connection with the difficult process of tending to the probate administration of the final affairs of deceased family and friends. Raleigh probate litigation involves counseling clients with their decision to initiate a lawsuit and, once initiated, representing their interests throughout the litigation process and in the appellate and judgment phases of that process.

If you have an issue with Raleigh probate court over provisions in a will or trust, there is no greater comfort than knowing your interests are protected by an experienced Raleigh probate litigation attorney. Our Raleigh probate litigation lawyers commit to providing an unparalleled level of practical, personal and effective legal representation.