When it comes to matters of estate planning, inheritance, and the distribution of assets – disputes can arise, often leading to complex legal battles. We understand that these situations can be emotionally challenging, and navigating the legal process can be overwhelming. That’s why our dedicated team of experienced estate litigation lawyers are here to provide you with the guidance, support, and expertise you need to protect your rights and interests.
Estate Litigators
A loved one’s death or incapacity is a painful time and may not always offer a final resolution. Open questions and ambiguities relating to intentions due to lack of proper estate planning can potentially pave a legacy with conflict. Failure to properly administer an estate can also create ongoing disputes during an emotionally challenging period. This could occur if the personal representative or trustee is not properly following the wishes set out in the deceased’s personal directive, power of attorney or last will and testament.
Our Calgary estate lawyers have extensive experience advising and representing trustees, executors, personal representatives, dependants, spouses, family members, adult interdependent partners, attorneys, guardians, beneficiaries, and other claimants in disputes involving estates. While we are based in Calgary, our estate litigation lawyers can deal with disputes anywhere in Alberta and across western Canada.
In estate litigation, various roles play crucial roles in representing and protecting the interests of the involved parties. An agent is someone authorized to act on behalf of another individual, typically through a power of attorney, and may make decisions related to the estate. A guardian is appointed by the court to protect the interests of a minor or incapacitated individual involved in the estate litigation. A trustee is responsible for managing and distributing assets in accordance with the terms of a trust, ensuring compliance with the trust’s provisions during estate litigation. An experienced estate lawyer can provide legal advice, guidance, and representation by navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding estate disputes and safeguarding the rights and wishes of those involved.
Our approach to estate litigation combines personal empathy with a pragmatic resolve to deliver the best outcome for our clients. Estate disputes generally involve family and close personal relationships. This kind of conflict can be costly, both emotionally and financially. Our estate litigation lawyers work closely with our clients to understand the relationships between beneficiaries as well as their relationship to the incapacitated or deceased person. Beyond these important interpersonal components, our focus remains on navigating the estate dispute and choosing the best strategy to deliver a positive outcome. Accordingly, we aim to respect the intentions of the deceased while leveraging the many common law and statutory legal tools at our disposal.
