Probate, Wills and Trust Litigation
Andrews Kurth probate litigation attorneys routinely represent executors, administrators and trustees in all aspects of administration disputes, fiduciary issues and settlement of complex estates and trusts. We also represent beneficiaries relating to their interests in estates and trusts, including complex tax issues.
From our representation of the many complex cases in the Howard Hughes, Jr. estate to the handling of pro bono matters, our lawyers manage cases from the most complex to the most simple. Andrews Kurth lawyers have established a reputation for protecting our clients’ interests. Andrews Kurth is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution related to trust and estate matters.
Wills, Trust and Estate Management
Andrews Kurth advises clients on the management and conservation of assets, tax issues and administrative procedures.
Guardianship Litigation
We have extensive experience representing guardians and wards, as well as interested family members and friends. We address difficult issues related to incapacity, temporary guardianships and involuntary commitments.
Comprehensive Probate Experience
Whether litigating will disputes, representing administrators, protecting beneficiaries or counseling trustees, we actively help our clients. Our broad experience includes:
- Administration of estates and trusts
- Assisting trustees of guardianship management trusts
- Breach of fiduciary duty disputes and lawsuits
- Federal estate and gift tax returns
- Generation-skipping transfer taxes
- Interpretation of testamentary documents
- Judicial modifications of trusts
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Post-mortem tax planning
- Pre/post-nuptial agreements and wills
- Preparation and analysis of trustee’s accounting
- Pursuing or preventing termination of trusts
- Resignation or removal of trustees
- Undue influence allegations
- Validity of wills or codicils
- Will contests
- Will forgery claims and cases
Comprehensive Probate Resources
Frequently, probate issues intersect with other legal issues and disciplines such as tax, real estate, corporate/securities and insurance. When that happens, our probate lawyers have the resources of our other lawyers who focus on them to help represent our clients fully.
