Providing Counsel for Estate Litigation Issues
The attorneys of the Chenoweth Law Group, P.C., understand the importance of well-structured and well-written estate plans. Unfortunately, even individuals with the best intentions can create unforeseen and complex estate administration and litigation issues when they undertake estate planning without the help of experienced legal counsel.
Our Portland, Oregon, attorneys can help families structure an estate plan or feel more secure with a review of their existing estate plan. We can also provide estate litigation support if part of an estate plan is challenged or is in dispute after the death of a loved one.
Licensed to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California, we stand ready to help you and your loved ones across the Pacific Northwest. If you have questions about your estate plan or a loved one's will, please call us toll-free at 866-489-5384 for a consultation.
Estate Planning Support
Proper estate planning is necessary for successful asset protection and asset allocation. The first step in protecting your assets and communicating your wishes to your beneficiaries is through the creation of a will or trust. We can help you draft your will and assist you in establishing trusts to protect and distribute assets. Our lawyers can also answer any of your questions about probate and contested wills.
Probate Support
If your loved one died without a will or their estate meets specific criteria, our attorneys can help you through the probate process. We also represent trustees in their management of a trust for which they are the fiduciary. If you feel that a trustee or personal representative is not properly handling your estate or an estate in which you are a beneficiary, there may have been a breach of fiduciary duty. In any of these situations, the Chenoweth Law Group can provide the advice and representation you need to solve the problem.
Financial Abuse Support
Unfortunately, the promise of money can make people act inappropriately — or even unlawfully. If you feel a relative is using some form of undue influence against a loved one in order to obtain money or convince them to change their estate planning documents, we can help. Whether your loved one has a medical condition, mental impairment, or diminished capacity, undue influence should not be tolerated.
You should also be aware of the potential for elder financial abuse. When someone, usually a relative or beneficiary, inappropriately pressures your elderly loved one to give them money or rewrite their will, it may constitute elder financial abuse. Our lawyers can help you take steps to protect your elderly loved one's rights.
Contact Us to Schedule a Consultation
To discuss your estate plan, probate, or other estate litigation situation, please call us at 866-489-5384 or send us an e-mail.
