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At Puff, Sierzega & MacFeeters, our estate law attorneys have devoted themselves to and built a reputation in the areas of Estate Administration and Estate Litigation over the past 40 years. Jeffrey V. Puff, with over 40 years of experience in estate law, heads our estate law department.
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Our Areas of Estate Litigation & Trust Administration
Our attorneys routinely litigate estate disputes for our clients, encompassing a range of matters, from contested wills to the misappropriation of estate assets. Estate litigation is a necessary step to challenge or defend an estate dispute. Disputes often arise in the administration of a probate estate or trust, especially when substantial amounts of money are involved, or when cherished family heirlooms or real property are at stake. These disputes can arise between beneficiaries, between a trustee or other involved fiduciary or beneficiary, or from third parties. Among the areas of estate litigation, we handle the following:
- Validity of Wills
- Contested Wills
- Incapacity of Testator
- Undue Influence
- Duress
- Defective Execution/Signatures of Testamentary Documents
- Misappropriation of Estate Assets
- Fraud / Forgery
- Power of Attorney Disputes
- Real Estate Disputes
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Contested Accounting
- Guardianship Proceedings
- Trust Reformation
- Spousal Rights
- Mediation
Estate and Probate Administration:
Estate and Probate Administration is handled in various forms. Within estate and probate administration, our attorneys serve as trustees, legal representatives, legal guardians, and guardians ad litem (court-appointed attorneys), providing legal guidance to executors, personal representatives, trustees, and others in a fiduciary role as set forth in testamentary documents. Additionally, our firm handles and prepares the necessary estate documents to complete the distribution of assets to the intended beneficiaries and close the estate. The following is a non-exclusive list of areas in Estate and Probate Administration handled by our firm:
- Fiduciary Roles
- Trustees
- Legal Representatives
- Executors
- Personal Representatives
- Guardians
- Federal Estate Tax Returns
- State Estate Tax Returns
- Inheritance Tax Returns
- Gift Tax Returns
- Insurance Claims and Adjustments
- Managing Estate Assets
- Estate Accounting
- Creditor Claims
- Refunding Bonds
- IRS Forms
- Asset Distribution
- Disclaimers
- Estate Inventory
To schedule a consultation with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (856) 845-0011 or contact us online.