Experienced, Resourceful Illinois Probate Litigation Attorneys
Trusts of various types, drafted to accomplish a range of estate planning objectives, are complex legal documents. People with a vital financial stake in a trust often do not fully understand the process of trust administration, and the demands on a trustee or administrator to act in accordance with their fiduciary duties are strict.
Do You Suspect Fraud in the Handling of a Trust? Facing Allegations as an Administrator, Trustee or Executor?
As long-standing Illinois estate lawyers, we have the knowledge and resources to investigate whether grounds for a trust contest or some other form of probate litigation exist. Our initial analysis of your case will focus on the evidence at hand and whether allegations of mistakes or wrongdoing have merit. Our firm is prepared to assess matters of:
- Alleged lack of mental capacity on the part of the deceased when a will, trust or other estate documents were executed or amended
- Whether undue influence over the deceased, in the form of coercion or deception, was exerted by someone who stood to benefit
- Various alleged breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of an executor, administrator or trustee — ranging from misappropriation or mishandling of assets to collection of excessive fees for the performance of his or her duties
- Misinterpretation of a vaguely worded or otherwise inadequately drafted trust
Cook County Attorneys Counseling Trustees and Trust Beneficiaries
Full-blown trust litigation can be arduous and costly. The most important step for anyone facing allegations or suspicious of wrongdoing involving a trust is to seek experienced, informed legal counsel before emotions escalate too far.
At Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP, we consistently put client interests first — and often that involves advising against filing a lawsuit and instead pursuing out-of-court negotiations targeting a mutually satisfactory settlement. However, if our investigation indicates you have a valid claim worth pursuing, or if you need vigorous defense against false allegations, you will have Palatine trust contests attorneys with extensive courtroom experience on your side.
To discuss any concern you have about the administration of a trust or your duties in trust administration, we encourage you to call or e-mail our firm today.
