Cook County Attorneys for Determining Validity of a Will
When controversy arises over the estate of a deceased person, often because someone has been excluded from the will or feels short-changed, emotions can escalate quickly. Whether you are the executor of the estate or an heir suspicious of wrongdoing, the best step is to seek informed, balanced legal counsel as soon as possible.
You can count on an experienced Palatine will contests attorney at Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP, to assess your situation thoroughly and provide clear guidance on whether a potential lawsuit contesting a will has merit.
The vast majority of will contests involve recently drafted or revised wills, alleging one or both of the following:
- A lack of mental capacity on the part of the now-deceased person at the time the will was created or amended in some significant way
- Undue influence on the part of someone who stands to inherit from the estate and often has a special relationship of trust with the deceased
Suspicions or Allegations of Squandering Assets From an Estate?
Other circumstances justifying a will contest or other form of probate litigation include outright forgery, errors in the execution of the will including the failure to have two independent witnesses, or errors or wrongdoing on the part of the estate's executor. Our lawyers' knowledge of Illinois estate law equips us well to analyze any such situation and weigh our client's risks and likely costs against potential gains.
Established Strengths in Case Analysis, Negotiation and Litigation When Needed
Our firm has clear strengths in financial acumen, with two attorneys who have MBA degrees and extensive business backgrounds. Our clients also benefit from our relationships with qualified experts in a range of fields relevant to will and trust contests, including medical professionals and forensic accountants.
Perhaps most important for many clients is our commitment to accurately assessing and presenting the merits of a case, often leading to a negotiated settlement rather than a drawn-out trial.
If you believe you have been harmed by mistakes or wrongdoing involving a deceased family member's will, or you are an executor facing false allegations, we are prepared to provide a prompt, free initial consultation. To request a meeting at a time that works for you, call or e-mail our Palatine, Illinois, law offices today.
