Over 30 Years of Probate and Trust Litigation Experience
Fully seventeen percent of Floridians are over the age of 65. Because of favorable inheritance tax treatment and other Florida laws creating financial advantages for senior citizens, disputes regarding wills and trusts are common. The Gillespie Law Firm has a long track record of protecting the rights and interests of beneficiaries, personal representatives and trustees. We have litigated many will contests involving allegations of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity and frequently have prevailed and been paid via a court awarded fee from the assets of the estate. In trust litigation, we are experienced in defending the actions of trustee fiduciaries and also challenging the management or distribution of trust assets, when appropriate.
To this arena, John Gillespie brings over 32 years of civil trial experience and a willingness to consider cases on a contingent fee arrangement where the law firm shares in the client's recovery or, if the litigation is unsuccessful, there is no attorney's fee. Contact our firm online or call 954-785-0001 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Courtroom Experience in Will Contests
If you are a beneficiary and believe that a deceased family member was subject to undue influence or lacked capacity when preparing his or her will or trust, it is important to work with a lawyer experienced in such matters to handle your claim.
In addition to challenging wills, we represented personal representatives and executors defending wills or trusts. During our 32 years of practice, we have spent a lot of time in the courtroom. Unlike some attorneys that rarely take probate cases to court, we have a thorough understanding of litigation and skills that are necessary to litigate a probate case.
Client-Focused Practice
When we meet with clients to handle will contests or trust cases, we look at cases from a client's point of view. By considering options such as contingency fees or a mix of hourly and contingent fees, we are committed to helping minimize out of pocket expenses for clients.
Whether the dispute arises in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Deerfield or in Palm Beach County, please call 954-785-0001 or contact us via email for an initial consultation without charge.
