Experienced Seattle Probate Litigation Lawyers

Probate and trust litigation is often emotional, and whether or not it is valid, it often results from poor family communication or relationships. At Satterberg, Healy & Eeckhoudt, in Seattle, Washington, we help personal representatives and beneficiaries pursue and defend claims against the assets of an estate.

What is Probate and Trust Litigation?

A personal representative, an estate representative, and a trustee have an obligation to perform their duties in a manner that is in the best interest of the estate or trust. Probate and trust litigation can result from a wide range of suspected transgressions:

• Undue influence or coercion in the drafting or alteration of a will, such as forged wills, wills not properly witnessed, and wills containing ambiguous provisions
• Challenges to the validity of the will, including allegations of undue influence and wills that fail to provide for a spouse or minor child
• Challenges to the decedent's testamentary capacity
• Challenges to the valuation of assets
• Charges that a personal representative, executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian breached their fiduciary duty
• Misappropriation of trust funds

The issues involved in probate and trust litigation are complex and can encompass almost any area of law. Our attorneys have helped resolve estate litigation involving issues ranging from business succession and real estate foreclosure to wrongful death claims and fraud. Our firm is dedicated to working with our clients to protect their interests during any probate or trust litigation.

Contact our Seattle, Washington, Probate Litigation Attorneys

For a free initial consultation with a Seattle attorney experienced at handling probate and administrative estates, call Satterberg, Healy & Eeckhoudt at (206) 763-1510 or contact us online.