Probate Litigation

Reliable Representation for Probate Litigation

Are you involved in a probate dispute and need a trustworthy probate litigation attorney to help you move forward? Probate disputes are unfortunately not rare. At Dingeman & Dancer, PLC, we find that these matters affect families of all sizes, types and income levels. Our skilled probate litigation attorneys understand the laws that apply to probate disputes, as well as the family dynamics that often come into play.

Although we’ve litigated numerous disputes in probate court, we are also dedicated to preserving familial relationships through alternative approaches if that is the goal of our clients. When probate conflicts arise, it’s vital to have a seasoned legal team in your corner to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

What Is Probate Litigation?

Probate litigation takes place when:

• One party believes there is an injustice or wrongdoing during the probate process and, as a result, raises a dispute, makes a claim or challenges the validity of a will.

• When an individual dies without a will or trust in place.

While many probate cases are uncontested, some are contested, and those cases require the expertise of a qualified probate litigation attorney.

Probate litigation does not always mean litigation in court is inevitable. By using the tools of alternative dispute resolution, the attorneys at Dingeman & Dancer, PLC have been able to resolve many conflicts outside of the court room. Nevertheless, when it is necessary, we will aggressively advocate for our clients in court.

What to Expect from a Probate Litigation Attorney

Probate litigation can take on many different forms. It’s vital to have an attorney with specific probate litigation experience to guide you through the process and provide competent representation.

Here are some examples of the types of cases we handle at our Michigan law firm:

• Will and trust contests
• Power of Attorney disputes
• Transfer of property disputes involving a mentally deficient person or related to an estate or trust
• Disputes over who should serve as personal representative of an estate or trustee
• Cases involving the interpretation of an estate-planning document
• Cases involving modifying or reforming an estate-planning document
• Cases seeking the removal of a fiduciary for improper administration
• Assisting a beneficiary in challenging a fiduciary’s accounting
• Assisting a beneficiary in obtaining more information from the personal representative of the estate or trustee
• Assisting a personal representative of the estate or trustee in resolving issues with problematic beneficiaries
• Cases involving improper investment decisions or inaction by the personal representative of the estate or trustee
• Creditor claims against an estate or trust
• Investigating family issues relating to wills, trusts, guardianships or conservatorships
• Obtaining guardianship and/or conservatorship for a loved one who needs protection from themselves or others
• Obtaining guardianship and/or conservatorship for a minor

Probate litigation does not always mean litigation in court is inevitable. By using the tools of alternative dispute resolution, the attorneys at Dingeman & Dancer, PLC have been able to resolve many conflicts outside of the court room. Nevertheless, when it is necessary, we will aggressively advocate for our clients in court.