Our Probate Estate and Trust Litigation attorneys represent claimants, beneficiaries, and executors in actions under the Iowa Probate and Trust Codes, including will and trust disputes.
Probate is the process of validating a will upon a person’s death. Although some families can do this without the help of an attorney, estates can be complicated and should be led by an experienced attorney. Simmons Perrine PLC attorneys represent claimants, beneficiaries and executors in all types of actions arising under the Iowa Probate and Trust Codes, including will contests and trust disputes.
We represent executors of estates defending will contests and beneficiaries contesting wills and codicils based on allegations of lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud and inadequate execution.
We represent trustees and beneficiaries of all forms of trusts, including revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts and testamentary trusts, in disputes over execution of a trust document, distribution of funds, breaches of fiduciary duties and other disputed matters involving trusts.
Guardianship is a court process when a probate court appoints someone to be the guardian over another individual. We represent clients involved in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.
Resolution of these types of matters often involve complex questions concerning asset evaluation, taxes, and estate planning, for which we are able to engage the depth of knowledge and experience of our business, tax and estate planning attorneys.
If you have questions regarding our probate, estate and trust litigation practice contact us today.
