Estate & Trust Litigation
Estate Planning Lawyers in Foley
Our Daphne estate planning attorneys are some of the most active estate and trust litigation practitioners in Alabama. This practice area uniquely combines an extensive understanding of estates, probate, intestacy, trusts, family limited partnerships, family limited liability companies, estate administration, elder law, elder abuse, powers of attorney, and estate planning with litigation rules and procedures in both Probate and Circuit Courts.
Highly Qualified Estate Planning & Trust Litigation Lawyers
Oftentimes, law firms make the mistake of assigning estate and trust litigation cases to lawyers who are estate planners with little or no experience with litigation, while in others, litigators with minimal or no experience with estates and trusts are relied upon to resolve such disputes. Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana is different from other law firms. It is our strong belief that in order to fully represent and accurately litigate estate and trust matters, having a zealous litigator and proficient estates and trust attorney is crucial. For this reason, our firm is often the firm of choice not just for individuals and charities but also for other attorneys who wish to refer complex estate and trust litigation cases to us.
To schedule a free consultation with our experienced estate planning attorneys in Foley, please either contact us online or call us today at (251) 444-7000.
Proudly Serving Clients Throughout Alabama
At Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, our Foley estate planning attorneys aspire to be leaders in all matters concerning estates and trust litigation and consider this area to be a core part of the firm’s general litigation practice. Our lawyers have had enormous success in both probate and circuit courts and through mediation in all types of matters concerning estate and trust litigation.
Some of the regularly litigated matters include:
- Breach of fiduciary duties by executors, administrators, trustees, powers of attorney, guardians, conservators
- Defending accusations of breach of fiduciary duties
- Will contests, undue influence, and mental incompetence
- Interpretation and construction of documents and validity of documents
- Accounting proceedings to challenge or defend management of an estate or trust
- Contests regarding appointment of guardians and conservators
- Removal of trustees, executors, administrators, powers of attorney, guardians, and conservators
- Defending accusations concerning such removal
- Spousal rights proceedings to question or establish inheritance rights
Contact Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana
Backed by more than 25 years of combined legal experience, we can help you with all your estate planning needs in a timely and professional manner. Our attorneys have a complete understanding of this complex area of law and we can provide you with well-informed counsel and advice about your best available options for moving forward. You can count on us to help you resolve your legal issue quickly and efficiently.
We proudly represent clients throughout Daphne, Foley, Fairhope, Spanish Fort, and all of Alabama. Call us today at (251) 444-7000 to schedule your free case evaluation.