Probate / Guardianship / Conservatorship

Phoenix/Arizona Estate Dispute Attorney

When people execute a will or establish a trust, upon their death they expect their wishes to be carried out consistently with their testamentary document. Often their true wishes are not honored, leading to family strife, mistrust, and in some cases, litigation.

The Law Offices of William D. Black represents clients involved in estate disputes, claims of improper conveyance of real estate, probate litigation and other contested estate matters. Such cases can be difficult to develop and are often hard-fought in the courtroom. We have the experience and expertise needed to handle these cases successfully. We are skilled at negotiating settlements, but will aggressively pursue claims if the matter must be litigated.

Call us to arrange for a consultation at 602.910.6144 or 1.800.354.6500. We can evaluate your case and discuss your prospects of success.

Skilled and Experienced Advocates

The Law Offices of William D. Black has the necessary expertise to assist you in your estate planning needs, including the creation of wills, trusts, and other legal vehicles that enable our clients to provide for their families and loved ones. We also understand how such legal vehicles can be misused and estate assets dissipated through illegal, inappropriate, or incompetent actions on the part of an executor, trustee, or administrator.

Our firm handles all types of estate dispute matters, including:

• Contested wills
• Probate litigation
• Trust litigation
• Financial abuse of the elderly claims
• Executor and trustee malfeasance
• Illegal conveyance or disposition of property
• And other related matters

We have the necessary expertise from our business law background, to deal with the accounting, financial and real estate issues which are part of the probate litigation proceedings. We are also skilled in obtaining fair and realistic valuations of real property, business assets, financial assets, and personal property. We work with selected appraisers, CPA's and financial planners who assist us on these issues.

Your loved one spent a lifetime building an estate that he or she could pass on to future generations. Your loved one's true wishes regarding the disposition of that property should be executed and honored.

If you need legal assistance relating to a will contest, the improper or illegal distribution of trust funds, or any other disputed estate matter, the Law Offices of William D. Black will professional and aggressively represent you in order to protect your rights and interests.

To schedule a consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of William D. Black, call 602.910.6144 or 1.800.354.6500 or contact us online. Our firm represents plaintiff and defendant clients living in Arizona and out of state.