Conflicts within private wealth inheritance and administration occur even with the most carefully constructed estate plans. With the increasing breadth of such responsibilities today, disputes over alleged breaches in trustee relationships or the trustee’s administration are on the rise and often involve such diverse parties as investment advisors, officers, personal representatives, corporate trustees and others. This is where BakerHostetler provides advice and counsel built on years of practical experience.
Trust and inheritance litigation requires an in-depth knowledge of probate, trusts, estates and related legal areas to address complex fiduciary issues. Our attorneys have significant experience in probate courts and provide a deep understanding of the specific laws and procedures that apply to disputes over a family’s wealth.
Private wealth disputes are complex and complicated, as the property may be spread across the world. When such disputes arise, we use our considerable experience to obtain favorable resolutions for our clients, whether via pre-litigation avoidance, through a negotiated settlement agreement, by trial or on appeal. Our integrated team of skilled litigators, tax attorneys and estate planners achieve results by: