Experienced Rocky River Attorneys Litigate Probate Disputes

Lawyers represent clients in inheritance conflicts

A loved one’s legacy can ease the pain of loss by reminding heirs of a departed family member’s enduring love. But when questions arise about the validity of a will or the management of estate assets, uncertainty can arouse animosity and prevent closure. If you, as a beneficiary, suspect that a will does not reflect the wishes of the deceased, you have a right to challenge the proceedings in court. Similarly, if you believe an executor, trustee or estate administrator is mismanaging estate assets, you have standing to raise that issue. On the other hand, an executor or estate administrator is entitled to a vigorous defense against accusations of incompetence or unlawful conduct.  Fadel & Beyer provides highly professional representation for aggrieved beneficiaries and accused fiduciaries in estate disputes.

Breach of fiduciary duty in estate settlement and trust management

The executor of a will or the administrator of an intestate estate is a fiduciary with a legal duty to manage estate assets according to the testator’s wishes and for the benefit of the beneficiaries. The fiduciary must perform at a professional standard so that assets are not lost due to waste, fraud, misallocation or mismanagement. Beneficiaries may challenge deliberate or negligent misconduct and demand a full accounting. Our attorneys have vast experience on both sides of trust and estate controversies. Our firm has close associations with forensic accountants who can render accurate assessments of asset management and help us assemble evidence to prove or rebut allegations.

Contact a skilled probate lawyer

Conflicts among beneficiaries or between beneficiaries and fiduciaries can be very destructive without experienced and knowledgeable legal counsel.   Fadel & Beyer provides capable representation for beneficiaries and fiduciaries throughout Ohio.