The administration of a will or a trust is an important responsibility that most people take very seriously. Just because you, as the executor or trustee, feel that you are doing the right thing it doesn't mean that the beneficiaries of the will or trust you are overseeing feel the same way. Conflicts do arise and hurt feelings can be avoided if open and honest communication is part of the process.
When a will dispute is taking place or the beneficiary of a trust feels they are being cheated, it is necessary for the trustee to hire an attorney proficient in understanding the ins and outs of the probate system in Michigan. Our firm has several Grand Rapids will contest lawyers. We understand the problems a trustee is facing when discrepancies arise in the distribution of funds or property from a trust or will. If you or someone you know is the trustee or executor of a will or trust and is facing problems with the beneficiaries, contact us for help in resolving the difficulty.
Michigan Trust Contest Lawyer
Here are some of the situations in which we assist trustees who are in conflict with their beneficiaries:
- Accusations of improper handling and recording of funds or property
- Beneficiaries who report that the trustee is not giving them the proper fund amounts or failing to do so at the proper times
- Contention over discretion of funds for the beneficiary of a special needs trust, (usually someone who has a disability or substance abuse problem).
- Differences in the amount given to a charity versus the amount promised by the decedent or the trust
- Challenges to the mental capacity of the decedent at the time the will was made or the trust was created
- Complaints of undue influence over the decedent or grantor of the trust by the executor or trustee
Contact Us
If you or your family are dealing with a contested will contact Kuiper Orlebeke. Our office is conveniently located next to the Amway Hotel and Rosa Parks Circle. Call us at 616.454.3700 or 866.719.4654.
