Colonial Heights, Virginia, Will Disputes Lawyers
If a loved one has died, the administration of his or her estate can be a stressful experience. Not only are you adjusting to the passing, but you may also be battling other parties or family members for the decedent's assets.
Many people pass away intestate -- without a valid will. This can create confusion and added grief to family survivors. Other times, the decedent's original will may have been lost or there are reasons to declare the will as invalid. Our firm has nearly 45 years of combined experience helping clients with will disputes. We know the law and can advise you on the merits of a potential will contest.
Even though a will contest can be a stressful experience, it is still important that you receive the inheritance to which you are entitled. Our lawyers are sensitive to the issues that arise with will disputes. Contact us today to discuss the particular aspects of your case.
Our attorneys will educate you about the details of your case, and explain them in clear, open terms. Will disputes can arise from a number of situations, such as the following:
- Testator dying intestate (dying without a will)
- Validity of wills
- Lost wills
- Interpretation of wills
- Executor and administrator behavior
- Incompetent or incapacitated testator being taken advantage of
- Unequal distribution among beneficiaries
- Theft or embezzlement of funds from an estate
- Probate or estate administration
What makes a will invalid?
You may be involved in a will dispute because of an invalid will. There are a number of reasons that wills may be declared invalid, which can include:
- Undue influence
- Abuse of power of attorney
- Incompetent testator
- Incapacitated testator
- Alzheimer's disease
- Senility
- Dementia
- Under the influence of medication
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Family and friends of the testator may have a number of different reasons for contesting a will. Contact our will dispute lawyers to understand your rights.
Kuchinsky & Yeamans, P.C.
200 Lakeview Ave.
P.O. Box 125
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Phone: 804-526-2101 | Fax: 804-526-0328
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At Kuchinsky & Yeamans, P.C., we represent clients internationally as well as throughout Central Virginia and Southside Virginia, including Colonial Heights, Ashland, Bellwood, Bensley, Chester, Church Road, Courtland, Dinwiddie, Disputanta, Dumbarton, East Highland Park, Emporia, Ettrick, Ford, Fort Lee, Glen Allen, Highland Springs, Hopewell, Lakeside, Laurel, Lawrenceville, Lynchburg, McKenney, Mechanicsville, Petersburg, Richmond, Sutherland, Stony Creek, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Wakefield, Waverly, Westham, Brunswick, Campbell, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg, Richmond, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Greensville, Hanover, Henrico, Prince George County, Suffolk and Sussex. Our firm often serves clients who have been in accidents or received speeding, reckless driving and other serious traffic tickets on I-85 and I-95.