Litigation

Probate Litigation—Probate matters may give rise to litigation. Given the unique combination of emotional and financial issues involved, this probably should not be surprising.

Many probate attorneys, although highly skilled in the probate and estate area, find themselves overwhelmed when a matter they are handling ends up in litigation. The skills and knowledge needed to take an estate through probate are very different from the skills and knowledge needed to pursue or defend a claim effectively. The case may be in probate court, but you need expert litigation counsel to pursue or defend your case for you.

At Olsen & Traeger, we handle many different probate litigation matters. We represent clients in cases that involve a wide variety of issues, including

• Will contests
• Undue influence and incapacity claims
• Interference with inheritance rights
• Fraud
• Creditor disputes
• Trust disputes
• Family partnerships
• Interpretation of document language
• Fiduciary or trustee misconduct
• Improper favoritism of a beneficiary

When a probate case turns into a litigation matter, the legal issues change dramatically. What was once an ordinary trust or estate has become a complicated, hotly-contested lawsuit.

We understand the complex legal issues that can and do arise in probate litigation. We also understand the very powerful emotional issues that are often involved.

At Olsen & Traeger, we know what has to be done to pursue a claim, and we do it. Our attorneys have all of the litigation skill and expertise and are able to give every client’s matter close individualized attention. Contact us when your probate matter becomes a litigation matter. We can handle your case in Colorado.