Probate Estate and Trust Litigation

Family members in conflict

Unfortunately, the stress and emotional turmoil of a death in the family can bring out conflict among loved ones. Hopefully your family member had a good Last Will and Testament or Revocable Trust to direct their final wishes. Those documents can head off conflict before it ever begins in many situations. However, sometimes even the best-laid plans cannot prevent discord, and a lawsuit becomes necessary to resolve an issue in Court. When two or more people disagree about how to manage a deceased person’s money or what the terms of a Last Will and Testament or Irrevocable Trust mean, a Judge will decide who is right.  

Whether you are a Personal Representative, a Trustee trying to fulfill your duties, or a beneficiary challenging questionable behavior, having an experienced attorney by your side can make all the difference in the outcome of a lawsuit. An attorney who often appears in court and argues cases before a judge or a jury is referred to as a Litigator, and a strong Litigator can help you win your case. Evan Shoemaker is that strong Litigator. Evan will direct your case through multiple stages:

  • Drafting a Pleading, both Petitions and Answers

  • Sending Discovery to obtain documents and written responses

  • Holding Depositions to interview witnesses under oath

  • Preparing Motions to ask the Court to act in your favor

  • Conducting Trials to argue in Court and obtain a Judgment

If your case relates to an Estate or Trust in the Probate division of the Circuit Court, you should seek out a litigator with thorough knowledge in these specific areas. Evan has repeatedly walked clients through litigation in the Probate division over his years of courtroom experience. From the first document to the final judgment, Evan has the expertise needed to assist you in your case.