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Will Disputes & Fiduciary Litigation
Will contests and other disagreements over a family member’s estate happen more frequently than you might think. A variety of disputes can arise — family members might disagree on how the estate is managed or accusations of fraud can occur. When these disputes happen, Wolcott Rivers Gates can help.
We are a leader in estate planning, estate administration and fiduciary litigation in Virginia and North Carolina. Our lawyers use their financial and legal knowledge to represent you in any will contest or other estate matter. Litigation sometimes results from conflicts based on:
Probate
Will interpretation
Undue influence
Collection of a family loan
Misuse of money (surcharge litigation)
Charges of fraud
Missing collectibles
Diminished capacity or incompetence
Disputes over named beneficiaries
Disputes over powers of attorney or medical powers of attorney
Business disputes
Property claims by a spouse
If fiduciary litigation threatens your personal finances, contact our team as soon as possible.