Effective Estate and Trust Litigation for Clients Throughout Texas
Representing Banks, Trust Departments, Professional and Individual Trustees, Executors and Beneficiaries
At the law firm of Gordon, Sykes & Cheatham, LLP, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in estate and trust litigation cases. We are a highly experienced law firm with more than a century of combined legal experience among our attorneys, and offer the benefits of knowledgeable and personalized service.
Estate and trust matters can involve complex legal issues and require the resources and knowledge of proven litigators to resolve. When you are involved in a dispute over a trust, a conservatorship or guardianship, elder law concern or other matter, you need reliable counsel that has the understanding of underlying legal principals and the experience to be effective in and out of the courtroom. Our lawyers have established a proven reputation serving the needs of clients through North Texas and beyond in estate and trust litigation.
Professional Representation and Personalized Counsel
Our office litigates a broad range of conflicts, from the creation and interpretation of a will or trust to a dispute involving breaches of fiduciary duties in its administration. We represent professional and individual trustees as well as beneficiaries and heirs in trust matters and estate litigation that may include:
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Fraud
- Removal of Executor and Trustee
- Reforming or construing ambiguous trusts
- Will contests and inheritance disputes
- Improper planning
- Terminating trusts
- Mismanagement of assets
- Heirship
- Guardianship contests
The Firm's lawyers are highly skilled at leading clients through the difficult processes of estate litigation, including holding board certifications in Estate Planning and Probate Law from The Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We provide custom solutions to resolve your conflict based on a strong understanding of probate law and litigation strategies. We strive to help you reach a fair and positive resolution.
Put Experienced, Effective Representation On Your Side
We offer decades of litigation experience to serve your case, whether you are involved in probate, estate or trust litigation as a plaintiff or a defendant. Contact our office online or by phone at 817-338-0724 to schedule an initial consultation with our attorneys.
