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Colorado Probate Litigation and Will ContestsWills & Adams, LLP - a Colorado Springs Law Firm Contested wills invariably take an enormous emotional toll on everyone involved. In order to successfully litigate a will contest, an attorney must handle the complex, tenuous and high stakes nature of a typical will dispute, while showing empathy to their clients. ◊ Click Here for a free consultation ◊ At Wills & Adams, LLP, we have great strength both in developing personal relationships with our clients and in our experience and skill as advocates and litigators. While each contested will is different, we tend to find that most cases involve one or more of the following elements: - "Do-it-yourself" Wills: Often, people will buy forms that allow them to create a will without going through the expense of hiring a lawyer. These "do it yourself" wills may be effective in some situations. However, we have seen many situations where these documents are completely inadequate.
- Heirs Excluded from the Will: Whenever a potential heir and beneficiary finds that he or she has been excluded from the will, then the question that naturally follows is "why?" If there is no satisfactory answer, then he or she may suspect wrongdoing and file a complaint.
- Abuse of Powers of Attorney: Also called a "breach of trust" or "breach of fiduciary duty," this happens after an elderly individual who is no longer competent to make financial decisions gives Power of Attorney over his or her belongings to a trusted individual. If that trust is abused, then heirs that feel shortchanged often file suit.
- Undue Influence: In some cases, an individual who has gained the trust of a vulnerable, elderly individual may manipulate them into giving him or her a greater share of the estate than is really fair. It can be difficult to prove whether or not the elderly individual was competent when making the decision, and often people allege undue influence when none took place.
Other contested wills involve instances of outright forgery and fraud. At Wills & Adams, LLP, we are fully-equipped and qualified to handle the nuanced, contentious nature of will contests, and we will dedicate our time and talents to the pursuit of your best interests. For a free consultation, contact us online or call (719) 387-9923. We can also be reached toll-free at (866) 461-7749. Wills & Adams, LLP
1st Bank Building
2 North Cascade Avenue, Suite 1000
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1629 Phone: (719) 387-9923
Toll Free: (866) 461-7749
Fax: (719)633-0667 Wills & Adams, LLP is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our clients come from throughout the State of Colorado, including Denver, Pueblo, Boulder, Grand Junction, Castle Rock, Breckenridge, Vail, Salida, Aspen, Keystone, Steamboat Springs, Gunnison, Crested Butte and Canyon City, as well as the counties of El Paso, Summit, Pueblo, Eagle, Freemont, Douglas, Boulder, San Miguel, Mesa, Routt, Chaffee.
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