Corpus Christi Probate Lawyers
No matter how legally airtight things appear in a will or probate matter, disputes can arise from any corner of the family or financial instruments used for estate preservation. A family member can come forward and claim to be a rightful beneficiary. An estate holder can die without leaving an updated will, leaving the probate judge to make unfavorable decisions. Trustees of family estates may fail in their fiduciary responsibility to gather assets or distribute them according to the terms of the trust.
- Will contests: Was the will executed under undue influence? Did the person have the appropriate mental capacity to execute the will?
- Fiduciary litigation: Did the corporate trustee cover all the financial bases on behalf of the family upon the death of the estate holder?
Kerr, Hendershot & Cannon is one South Texas' prominent business and probate litigation law firms. For more than 20 years, we have been fighting aggressively on behalf of individual and family clients seeking to protect their financial interests in all types of probate litigation matters. Our attorneys offer decades of combined probate experience and understand probate case law at a depth of knowledge not commonly found among estate planning law firms.
Contested Guardianships and Conservatorships
When a financial estate is at stake, disputes over the control of an incapacitated or infirm loved one are sure to follow. One of the most significant areas of probate litigation is a contested guardianship over a minor-aged beneficiary of an estate. We know what judges require for records and evidence while making rulings on guardianships and conservatorships in family law and probate matters. We represent parties in disputes over the legal classification of incapacitation. We work aggressively to ensure that your case is presented clearly in your favor.
Estate Administration Disputes
When it falls upon the executor or family representative to handle the final affairs of an estate, disputes over property valuation and distribution of assets are common. We are experienced negotiators and dispute resolution attorneys who use our knowledge of Texas probate laws to help close the divide that often arises among family members and beneficiaries after the death of an estate holder with significant assets. We also represent clients who have estate disputes with creditors and business partners.
We represent out-of-state clients who have probate disputes and litigation matters in Texas.
From our offices in Houston and Corpus Christi, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in all matters related to probate litigation in Texas courts. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced Houston probate litigation attorney at our firm today.
