Macomb County Probate Litigation
Probate Litigation Attorneys in Macomb County
The trial attorneys of Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. represent Macomb County clients in probate litigation ranging from will contests to disputes concerning the performance of a guardian or conservator. To learn more about our ability to analyze and resolve inheritance disputes, will contests or trust administration problems of all kinds, contact our office in Troy.
With more than 35 years of continuous service to clients in Macomb County and southeast Michigan, our law firm has represented individuals, families, and businesses in such areas as estate planning, elder law, and the litigation of corporate and commercial claims. We draw upon this experience to support litigation in probate court of such issues as undue influence in the preparation of a will, joint ownership disputes involving bank accounts, or breach of fiduciary duty on the part of a trustee or personal representative.
We also advise and represent clients from out of state who need representation in probate court to protect their own interests or those of a vulnerable relative. Our clients include individuals who are involved in disputes about the terms of a will, who qualify as heirs under the Michigan rules of intestacy, who are beneficiaries of a trust of any kind, businesses and other creditors with claims against a decedent's estate, who disagree about the legal competence of an aging parent, or who serve as personal representatives or an estate.
The scope of our probate litigation practice covers the full range of will contests, guardianship disputes, and other issues that can arise under the Michigan probate code. Our attorneys represent clients on such problems as the following:
- Will contests and trust contests
- Cases involving the interpretation or construction of unclear or disputed terms of a will or trust
- Disputes involving fraud, forgery or alteration in a will or trust document
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims such as conflict of interest, neglect, self-dealing, or fraud against a personal representative, trustee, or conservator
- Disputes as to whether a given asset was transferred by gift or should instead be administered as part of a decedent's estate
- Disagreements concerning the ability of persons with dementia or developmental disabilities to make financial or medical treatment decisions on their own
- Challenges to the soundness or honesty of decisions made under a power of attorney on behalf of another
- Resolving claims or debt collection proceedings brought against an estate by third parties
- Disagreements among heirs, between an estate and a trust, or between an estate and a surviving spouse or adult child as to the legal ownership of particular assets
- Disputes involving real estate, checking or savings accounts, brokerage accounts, or other joint assets now held in the name of a surviving person
- Corporate or partnership disputes involving a company in which the decedent held an equity interest or management position
- Motions for restraining orders, injunctions, or other temporary relief in probate court in order to protect our client's position through the early stages of an action or proceeding
- Appeals of probate court judgments
Our approach to client service in probate litigation concentrates on finding and executing the most efficient, economical and complete solution to your problem. In most cases, that means communicating the strengths of your position in clear and persuasive terms to your opponent on the way to a favorable settlement. In other cases, we can commit to trial on the basis of a thorough mastery of the evidence and a comprehensive understanding of Michigan probate law and procedure. In all cases, our objective is to find the solution that will meet your goals while preserving and protecting family relationships, which are often severely strained in will contests or guardianship cases.
Whether our Macomb County probate client is an heir, a surviving spouse or adult child, the personal representative of an estate, or a guardian, our sensitivity to your family's situation can make an important difference in the resolution of your dispute as to the terms of a will or trust, or involving disagreements as to the legal competence of an elderly loved one. For additional information about our experience with probate litigation and our ability to apply it in your particular circumstances, contact a knowledgeable lawyer at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. in Troy.
The probate litigation firm of Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. represents Macomb County clients from Mount Clemens, Shelby Township, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Saint Clair Shores, Romeo, Utica, and Warren. We also represent clients from out of state who need advice about their rights in Michigan probate proceedings.
