Practice Areas

• Actions involving “No contest” clauses
• Actions to remove fiduciaries
• Claims of an estate against third parties
• Conservatorships
• Contests based upon undue influence or lack of capacity
• Defense and prosecution of breach of fiduciary duties, such as mismanagement or misallocation of assets and avoiding conflicts of interest
• Disputed property claims under Probate Code § 850
• Inventory and appraisal litigation

Practice Areas (Cont.)

• Lawsuits invalidating gifts under Probate Code § 21350
• Petitions for property not properly titled in a trust
• Probate Code § 11700 proceedings to determine who takes under a will or as an heir
• Proceedings involving ambiguous provisions in a will or trust and trust reformation
• Property rights disputes
• Third-party claims against an estate
• Trust and estate accounting disputes
• Valuation disagreements
• Will and trust contests

Trust & Probate Litigation

The attorneys at Lankford & Crawford LLP are seasoned trial lawyers with many years of experience in the probate courts. The firm's lawyers possess extensive knowledge of the substantive law and unique procedures applicable to trust and probate disputes, whether that involves mediation, settlement discussions, or going to trial. They know when to negotiate and when to litigate. If you are experiencing issues or problems surrounding a probate or trust, contact Lankford & Crawford LLP to ensure you are protected.