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The attorneys at Fox, Wackeen, Dungey handle disputes concerning disagreement, over the distribution of a deceased person’s property. These cases involve the interpretation of wills and the relative rights of persons under the terms of those documents, including family members and third parties. In these situations, the litigation department works closely with the estate planning and probate departments on behalf of our clients.

Estate disputes concerning disagreements over the distribution of a deceased person's property in accordance with their will tends to be contested when one member receives substantially more or less than other members of equal merit receive.

If one member or heir receives a larger portion, a claim can be made that the heir receiving a much larger share had an "undue influence" over the making of the will. Also, in relation to cases when an heir receives much less than the others, the competency of the will may be challenged contesting the ability of the deceased to make reasonable and/or sound decisions regarding the distribution of the estate.