Estate & Trust Litigation Services in Colorado

We represent individuals, families, fiduciaries, heirs, devisees, and beneficiaries in estate and trust disputes throughout the state of Colorado. When disagreements arise over a Will, Trust, trust administration or estate administration, we provide practical guidance and strong advocacy to protect your interests. If you are a fiduciary, we can represent you in your fiduciary duties and actions to ensure resolution of any fiduciary representation issues.

Our Services

Will Contests

• Challenge or defend the validity of a Will

• Claims involving undue influence or lack of capacity

• Disputes over interpretation or execution of estate documents

• Disputes between competing estate plans

• Disputes over fiduciary appointments (of personal representatives)

Trust Disputes

• Disagreements over trust terms or distributions

• Claims involving trustee misconduct or mismanagement by fiduciary (or trustee)

• Actions to interpret or enforce trust provisions

• Disputes over interpretation or execution of Trust documents

• Disputes between competing Trust documents and amendments

• Disputes over fiduciary appointments (of Trustees)

Fiduciary Litigation

• Claims for breach of fiduciary duty by trustees or personal representatives

• Actions to remove or replace a fiduciary

• Failure to provide accountings or properly manage assets

• Failure to improperly inform parties (heirs, devisees, or beneficiaries)

Estate Litigation

• Disputes arising during estate administration

• Creditor claims and inheritance conflicts

• Heirship rights and claims

• Spousal claims and rights

Asset Recovery & Financial Misconduct

• Recovery of misappropriated or hidden assets

• Investigating financial irregularities

• Protecting beneficiary rights and inheritance interests

How Disputes Arise

These matters can be both legally complex and emotionally charged, requiring a careful and strategic approach. These matters also require an expertise in probate, estate, and trust matters, including the rules and regulations relating to estate administration, trust administration, and specific rules relating to estate or trust litigation.

Estate litigation and trust litigation often develops when:

• A Will or Trust is changed under questionable circumstances

• Beneficiaries disagree about distributions

• A fiduciary fails to act in the best interests of the estate

• A fiduciary fails to act under the terms of the Trust

• There are concerns about the deceased person’s execution of documents, including undue influence or capacity

Resolution Options

Many disputes can be resolved without prolonged court involvement, but we are prepared to advocate in court when needed. We work with you to determine the best resolution for you and your family. Not all disputes require trial. We assist clients with:

• Strategic case evaluation based on the facts and applicable law

• Negotiation and mediation to resolve conflicts efficiently

• Settling claims by creditors, spouses, and heirs

• Court litigation when necessary to protect your rights

Local Experience

Knowing your local judge and probate judicial staff matters, as every county handles probate a little differently. We handle litigation matters in the Denver Probate Court and all county courts in Colorado.

Resources

These resources provide general information, forms, and court procedures:

• Colorado Judicial Branch – Probate Resources

• Denver Probate Court Information

Contact Us

Think you might be facing a dispute in your family’s Trust or administration of a loved one’s Estate?

If you are involved in a trust or estate dispute in Colorado, we provide experienced representation focused on resolving issues efficiently and protecting your interests.

We work with you to find the best solution for you, your family, and your wallet. We are here to help. Contact us below - we can get you started in the write direction.