Probate Litigation

Texas Will Contests and Probate Litigation

Sometimes the terms of a will are so confusing that different heirs or putative heirs under the will might assert conflicting claims against the executor or one another. Probate litigation can also focus on disputes as to asset-valuation, the value or enforceability of certain creditor's claims, or the alleged failure of a personal representative to properly administer the estate. At McCulloch & Associates, our attorneys can represent a party to a will contest, dispute between trustees and beneficiaries, or between a trust and the decedent's estate. For sound advice and skilled advocacy in any probate litigation, contact one of our lawyers in Houston.

Our attorneys can represent you in probate or trust litigation involving such issues as the following:

• Lack of testamentary capacity of the decedent
• Undue influence of an heir over the decedent amounting to financial elder abuse
• Disputes as to real estate, closely held business assets, or other property valuation
• Disputes with life insurance companies over payment of benefits
• Disputes between estates and trusts or beneficiaries as to title of a particular asset
• Estate tax or gift tax disputes with the IRS
• Claims of breach of fiduciary duty against executors, personal representatives, or trustees
• Disputes between income beneficiaries and remainder beneficiaries with respect to the administration of a trust

At McCulloch & Associates, our experience with probate and trust administration claims of all kinds can represent a powerful advantage in favor of our clients. To learn more about the range of our services in probate litigation, contact us in Houston.