Protecting Your Interests in Probate Litigation in Minnesota
There are times when even carefully and thoroughly prepared estate plans are subject to challenges in court. For the most part, a person making a will or trust has the power to distribute assets to whomever he or she wishes. This means that some family members will be disappointed and upset when they find out that they will receive nothing from the estate. These situations are the most common source of probate litigation.
I am St. Cloud estate dispute lawyer Chuck Schiff, and I have handled will contests, challenges to trusts and other forms of probate litigation for more than 30 years. If you wish to challenge a will, I can sit down with you and explain what your options are. If you are seeking to defend the terms of a will or trust, I am ready to help you as well.
I bring to each case an in-depth knowledge of the law and the courts in Minnesota, which I use to the benefit of each client. If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your situation, call me at 888-257-5163, 320-281-4349 or contact me online.
Experienced and Skilled Representation
There are many grounds on which to challenge a will, and over the course of my career, I have gained significant familiarity with all of them, including:
- Allegations of undue influence
- Lack of capacity to make a will
- Failure to meet formalities, such as the failure to sign a will in the presence of witnesses
- Situations where there are multiple wills
Additionally, I handle cases involving trust administration and litigation. I represent trust beneficiaries against trustees who are mismanaging the trust or using the trust property for improper purposes. I also represent family members who believe the trust is invalid.
Creditor Claims
When a person passes away, creditors have a certain period of time to come forward and make claims to collect outstanding debts. If the personal representative of the estate denies the claim, the issue goes to the probate court. I represent both creditors seeking to collect debts and personal representatives whose aim is to settle the estate correctly and efficiently.
Contact Central Minnesota Estate Dispute Attorney Chuck Schiff
I am ready to represent you in any type of probate litigation. To schedule a free, confidential consultation with me, please call 888-257-5163, 320-281-4349 or contact my St. Cloud office online.
