Probate Litigation Lawyer in Orlando, FL

Probate Litigation Overview

An Experienced Probate Litigation Attorney
Serving Clients in Orlando and Central Florida

No matter how carefully an estate plan is considered, drafted or executed, probate-related disputes are always a possibility. Unfortunately, resolving these disputes can be a very costly and contentious process, especially when family members are pitted against each other.

At the law offices of Frank G. Finkbeiner Attorney at Law, we provide experienced, professional legal representation for parties on every side of probate-related disputes arising in Orlando, Orange County and throughout central Florida. Our clients include named beneficiaries, previously unknown heirs, would-be intestate successors, executors, trustees, administrators and others. Our practice is comprehensive and is led by our founding attorney, Frank G. Finkbeiner.

Drawing from more than 35 years of experience with Florida probate law and all types of probate litigation, Mr. Finkbeiner works directly with clients throughout the process and personally represents clients in all negotiations, hearings and proceedings. Lastly, we are sensitive to the potential family, personal and financial costs of resolving a probate dispute in court and work hard to achieve timely, out-of-court solutions wherever possible and appropriate.

Common types of probate-related disputes include:

• Will contests, typically cases where a court is asked to declare an otherwise apparently valid will invalid due to fraud, duress or incapacity issues
• Trust disputes, typically claims against trustees involving the management or distribution of trust assets
• Spousal elective share claims, which are a type of will contest
• Claims against fiduciaries, examples include claims of fraud, self-dealing, untimely or improper accounting and improper management of assets during the probate or estate administration processes
• Contested guardianships of minors or vulnerable adults

Contact Us to Discuss Your Concerns

Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your probate litigation concerns with an experienced lawyer by contacting our Orlando offices online or by calling us directly at 407-459-8275 or 888-893-1052, toll free.

Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and evenings and weekends by appointment. We are conveniently located in a comfortable office setting near the courthouse in Orlando. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Guardianship of a Child or Adult in Orlando, FL

Areas of Practice

• Probate Litigation
• Probate & Estate Administration