Practical Advice About New York Probate Litigation
Probate litigation can involve disputes over the terms of the will, disagreements as to the value or status of particular assets of the estate, or even allegations of neglect or fraud. The advice of a knowledgeable lawyer throughout the estate administration process can help you anticipate and avoid potential litigation traps, but some disputes can't be kept out of court.
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At the office of Barry Seidel & Associates, Attorneys at Law, I advise executors, administrators, beneficiaries and heirs about their legal and practical ability to resolve a dispute on favorable terms through probate litigation. Contact my office in Queens for more information about the relative strengths of your position and just what it means to pursue or defend a claim in probate or intestate administration.
My probate litigation practice covers such disputes as:
- Undue influence or incapacity claims concerning the execution of a will, gift transfers or other actions taken before death
- Disputes over ownership or payment of bank accounts or insurance proceeds
- Will contests
- Demands for an accounting
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims based on neglect or incompetence
- Kinship cases
- Questions as to whether the estate actually holds title to a particular asset
- Government claims to recover Medicaid payments against an estate
- Spousal election disputes
- Problems related to the sale of estate property
- Third-party actions against the estate, such as creditors' claims
- Allegations of fraud, self-dealing or conflict of interest on the part of a fiduciary
My experience in the surrogate's courts of New York goes back to 1982. If I can't find an effective way to resolve your dispute short of litigation, you can depend on me and my staff to prepare and present your case skillfully and efficiently in court.
For more information about my experience with New York City, Long Island or Westchester probate litigation, contact me at the office of Barry Seidel & Associates in Forest Hills, Queens.
