If you’ve ever experienced the passing of a loved one, you know the importance of having a knowledgeable Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer by your side to help you through the process of probate. When the intentions a deceased loved one are clearly stated on a legal document, the probate and estate administration process can go smoothly. In most situations, however, this is not the case. In Queens, the probate process can be delayed by conflicts between relatives or others that are responsible for the estate, resulting in the need for a Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer.
During the process of estate probate, the individual responsible for the estate, called the Fiduciary, may need a Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer to defend against legal suits brought on by disappointed inheritors who may question the actions that have been taken regarding the estate. In this type of situation, a Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC will be needed to prepare an appropriate defense strategy.
When a Will is contested in Queens, the Fiduciary can be caught in the middle of the two arguing parties. The estates executor may be accused of negligent wrongdoing and in some cases this individual may be called to testify in a New York Probate Court. If you are an estate Fiduciary and are being challenged by another party, you will need the assistance of an Estate Litigation Lawyer who knows the Queens Probate process.
The distribution of a loved one’s estate and assets in Queens can be disputed by suspicious family members who may feel their rights have been disregarded. A beneficiary of the estate can also sue for increased inheritances including a spouse's right of election. A Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer from the opposing side may challenge your actions and ask for a detailed explanation.
Your Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer should help guide you through these challenges and also advise you on time restrictions for pursuing legal action. In New York, these time restrictions can be days and weeks rather than months and years. An Estate Litigation Lawyer from our office can assist you with these situations, and help arm you with the information you need to defend your actions.
The Estate Litigation Lawyer department at Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC is available to assist Queens residents with their estate and probate needs. Each Estate Litigation Lawyer from our office has an in-depth knowledge of the Queens Surrogates Court system and will work with you to clear up misunderstandings and see to it that your rights are not compromised.
Contact us now for a free consultation with a Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer. Call us at 800.696.9529 or contact us online to schedule an appointment today. We maintain a presence throughout New York City including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County and Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk Counties). Call a Queens Estate Litigation Lawyer now at 800.696.9529. We are available 24/7, contact us today!