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Will Disputes & Fiduciary Litigation

Disagreements Can Happen

Will contests and other disagreements over a family member's estate happen more frequently than one might think. A variety of disputes can arise — family members might disagree on how the estate is managed or accusations of fraud can occur. When these disputes occur, Wolcott Rivers Gates can help.

When a beneficiary or other family member contests a will, the resulting legal battle can devastate a family. For strong representation and an efficient resolution to a will dispute, contact us at 888-341-7957.

A Recognized Leader in Fiduciary Litigation

Wolcott Rivers Gates is recognized as a leader in estate planning, estate administration and fiduciary litigation in Virginia and North Carolina. Our skilled lawyers use their financial and legal knowledge to represent you in any will contest or other estate matter. Litigation sometimes results from conflicts based on:

  • Probate
  • Will interpretation
  • Undue influence
  • Collection of a Family Loan
  • Misuse of money (surcharge litigation)
  • Charges of fraud
  • Missing collectibles
  • Diminished capacity or incompetence
  • Disputes over named beneficiaries
  • Disputes over powers of attorney or medical powers of attorney
  • Business disputes
  • Property claims by a spouse

If fiduciary litigation is threatening your personal finances, seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Contact Wolcott Rivers Gates in Virginia Beach at 888-341-7957.

Attorneys

David M. Bastiaans
Carl A. Eason
Samuel W. Meekins, Jr.
Mark V. Pascucci
M. Powell Peters
Wilson L. Rivers
Glen M. Robertson
C. Arthur Robinson II
John F. Sawyer
Edward W. Wolcott, Jr.

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Contact

Wolcott Rivers Gates

Convergence Center IV
301 Bendix Road, Suite 500
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Toll free: 888-341-7957

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  • Brantley W. Basnight, III, Cheshire I'Anson Eveleigh and Brandon H. Zeigler have been selected for inclusion on the 2013 Virginia Super Lawyers Listing.
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