Estate Litigation


Probate and Estate Litigation Attorneys

When disputes arise over the provisions of a will or the administration of a trust, our lawyers at the Dallas law firm of Sullivan & Cook, LLC, can help. We have many years of experience in handling all types of estate and probate litigations, ranging from will contests to disputes over the validity of a family limited partnership. Learn how we use that experience to help you resolve a dispute over a will or trust. Contact our attorneys at 214-520-7494.
 

Lawyers Able to Handle Sensitive Family Situations

Estate litigation can be an emotional minefield. When conflict arises over a will or trust, family members are frequently not on speaking terms. They may also be actively accusing each other of outrageous actions in connection with the will or trust. Jeff Cook, Bob Sullivan and all ourattorneys have the knowledge of probate law and experience with resolving disputes of all kinds to help improve family dynamics.
 
Experience counts. Contact the Texas lawyers with more than 225 jury trials to their credit. Call 214-520-7494.

We handle all types of estate litigation, including those involving disputes over:

  • Undue influence
  • Testamentary intent
  • Fraud
  • Guardianship
  • Validity or legality of documents
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Family limited partnerships
  • Trustee misconduct
  • Appointment of executors or trustees
  • Lawsuits by the deceased creditors

 

Knowledgeable about Procedures and Practices in Local Probate Courts

Our attorneys are experienced trial lawyers and have a record of more than 225 cases tried to verdicts. This trial experience is invaluable in estate litigation. We have experience with the courts in the Dallas area that handle estate and probate litigation. We know which courts rely on mediation and what each judge likes to see when lawyers present a case.
 

Accomplished Lawyers Who Will Advocate for You

We have a reputation as lawyers who build strong cases for clients. Jeff Cook is certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Bob Sullivan is an AV Peer Review Rated.* These accomplishments speak to their ability to handle the most complex estate and probate litigation.
 
Contact our Dallas law firm if you need a strong advocate in any dispute involving an estate or trust.
 
* CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.



A regional Texas, law firm primarily serving people in cities such as Dallas, Allen, Plano, Richardson, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Southlake, Carrollton, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Denton, Mesquite, and Rockwall and throughout Dallas County, Denton County, Collin County, Tarrant County, Parker County, Montague County, Cooke County, Wise County and Rockwall County.