Some probate cases are not routine. When beneficiaries, heirs, or family members disagree about a will, the handling of an estate, or what a fiduciary has done with estate assets, the case can become contested. These matters call for careful, early legal attention.
Experience With Highly Contested Probate Matters
Attorney Joseph H. Wolfe has assisted clients with contested and highly complex probate litigation in high six-figure and/or seven-figure cases as far east as Pike County, Kentucky and as far west as Hickman County, Kentucky. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your matter.
Concerned About Whether an Executor or Administrator Is Doing the Job Properly?
We represent beneficiaries who are concerned about whether an executor or administrator is carrying out their fiduciary duties appropriately. If you have those concerns, we encourage you to contact our office, or another attorney, sooner rather than later. In our experience, the longer a beneficiary waits, the greater the chance that the money is gone.
Types of Contested Probate Matters
- Concerns about how an executor or administrator is managing or distributing the estate.
- Disputes over the validity or interpretation of a will. See our page on will contests and estate disputes.
- Disagreements among heirs and beneficiaries about assets, claims, or distributions.
Kentucky law sets deadlines for some of these claims, including the time to contest a will. For more on the process, see our probate overview and our page for those serving as executor or administrator.
Legal Fees
Legal fees: $250 per hour. We will explain our fee arrangement and the likely scope of work at the start and put the engagement terms in writing before we begin.
Contact Us
To talk with us about a contested probate matter, call (859) 444-4695 or contact our office. We are located at 226 N. Upper St., Lexington, Kentucky 40507.
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