Estate, Trust And Probate Litigation
New Jersey and New York Probate Litigation Lawyers
The law office of Lum, Drasco & Positan is a law firm representing individuals in New Jersey and New York, executors and families through the probate process. For over 150 years, we have been meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients and will strive to do the same for you.
We work with you to provide legal advice for your unique probate litigation needs. Our sophisticated lawyers will analyze your situation and create an effective, practical plan to achieve your goals. Contact our law firm to set up your initial consultation.
New Jersey and New York Attorneys Handling All Probate Litigation Matters
At the law office of Lum, Drasco & Positan, we litigate on behalf of our estate, trust and probate litigation clients. We can help you to resolve all issues that may arise, including those involving:
- Will contests
- Adding or removing an executor or other fiduciary
- Appointing substitute executors, administrators or fiduciaries
- Federal and state inheritance and estate tax issues
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Life insurance policies and annuity contracts
Our experienced and proficient attorneys can also assist fiduciaries in properly carrying out their tasks. Frequently, wills and trusts do not provide any procedure for carrying out your responsibilities as an executor or trustee. At our law firm, we know what needs to be done to ensure the estate is administered correctly.
Guidance Through Will Contests in New Jersey and New York
There are certain situations that arise when a will can be contested. In some instances, the person drafting the will may not have had the capacity to create and sign the document. In other cases, the testator may have been unduly influenced or made to create the will or trust under duress from a third party. Whether you are seeking to contest a will or to defend against an individual who is protesting the document, we know how to help.
We work with both seasoned litigators and experienced transactional attorneys in order to have a complete understanding of the entire system, allowing us to best serve your interests