When issues arise with a will or estate, those issues may be decided in probate court. A probate lawyer, also known as an estate lawyer or an estate litigation attorney, specializes in handling legal matters related to the administration of a deceased person's estate. Here's what to know about the role of a probate lawyer in courtroom litigation:
Dispute Resolution
Probate lawyers represent clients involved in disputes related to the distribution of assets, the validity of wills or trusts, guardianship or conservatorship matters, claims against the estate, breach of fiduciary duty, or allegations of undue influence or fraud.
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Custody cases can be complex. After all, people become passionate when they discuss their children and how to spend time with them.
If you are dealing with a high-conflict custody case, this makes the matter even more difficult. Here's what you need to know about managing high-conflict custody cases.
What Is a High-Conflict Custody Case?
A high-conflict custody case is one in which the parents have intense and frequent disagreements about parenting time, decision-making, and child support.
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If you decide to appeal a denial for Social Security Disability, you have the right to handle your appeal on your own. However, this doesn't mean that you should handle it yourself. Instead, you should consider using an attorney. By learning more about some things that can go wrong when you don't use an attorney, you will see why it is such a good idea for you to make sure you get help from an attorney as early in the appeals process as possible.
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If you've filed for workers compensation, you want the claim to go through without any problems. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. There are times when workers compensation claims get denied. When that happens, you can feel like giving up. Luckily, you don't need to give up. There's an appeals process you can go through. But, you do need an attorney. Have you received a denial letter for your workers compensation claim?
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Attorney fees and payment arrangements are some critical details to discuss with your attorney when you retain one for your divorce proceedings. Divorce can be quite straining, not just emotionally, but also financially. It's no surprise that you will want to know if the courts can grant an award for attorney fees where your former spouse covers your legal costs.
Do you qualify to have the courts issue an order awarding attorney fees?
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