Probate Litigation

Toledo Probate Litigation Attorneys

At Kolb & Zigray, located in Toledo, Ohio, we represent clients facing the emotional trauma of will contests, executor fraud, trustee fraud, and other probate litigation matters. Our Ohio probate litigation attorneys have been helping clients with probate disputes for more than twenty years each.

Typical issues arising under probate litigation include:

• will and trust contests
• inheritance disputes
• contested transfers by a deceased person before death
• guardianship cases
• disputes involving inheritance or estate
• prenuptial agreement challenges
• undue influence and incompetency
• fraud, duress, or mistake

Dedicated and Experienced Ohio Probate Trial Lawyers

We have the patience, skill, and determination necessary to assist our clients through the litigation process. We work personally with clients, providing a caring bedside manner. In probate litigation the emotional involvement of the parties is generally very high; most often, family members are fighting one another for inheritance.

We have considerable trial experience, having taken numerous cases before a jury. We have written jury instructions for many probate litigation cases. We have a great understanding of what evidence is needed and can be used to prove different probate litigation claims. Our attorneys also have the most current legislative information regarding probate law because of involvement in crafting Ohio legislation.

The approach we take to practicing law is important to us. We maintain an informal atmosphere in our office. We treat our clients with respect and promptly return their phone calls. Our attorneys and staff like to be on a first-name basis with our clients.

Time Limits for Bringing a Case

In Ohio, a person interested in contesting a will has only a short time to do so. The statute of limitations in Ohio sets the time limit for filing. Proper filing can prevent distribution of assets. If the money is distributed, then recovering the money becomes much harder. Do not hesitate to act fast to protect your inheritance and estate rights.

Contact a Toledo probate litigation attorney at Kolb & Zigray to discuss your inheritance rights and options for filing suit.