Orange County Trust Dispute Lawyers

Trustees and executors hold a considerable amount of administrative power over the estates and assets entrusted to them. Beneficiaries can often be at a major disadvantage simply pursuing what they are entitled to, especially if those estate administrators are misusing or breaching their duty.

Buffington Law Firm, PC, has a long tradition of success in estate and trust litigation. Our Orange County trust dispute attorneys are trusted by individuals, businesses, charities and other clients who seek to protect that to which they are entitled. We also have extensive experience providing services to fiduciaries accused of misconduct.

Common Types Of Trustee And Executor Disputes

Inheritance disputes are more and more common. These matters often result in family conflict or contentious litigation over assets, money and property. At Buffington Law Firm, PC, we have more than 25 years of experience with cases involving California trust and estate misconduct such as:

• Misappropriation of trust property
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Secretiveness
• Fraud
• Failure to perform accounting and reporting
• Failure to determine asset values
• Self-dealing
• Conflicts of interest
• Failure to pay debts

You have rights, and if your status or questions are not getting answered, we can help you. When you work with us, our Orange County trustee dispute lawyers will investigate the circumstances alleged and determine whether there is a cause of action.

How We Investigate  Your Case

A trustee or an executor has a fiduciary duty to the estates they administer, meaning they must always act in the trust or estate’s best interest. As a beneficiary, you do not have to like every decision they make, but they are accountable to you, and must follow the terms of the trust or estate.

Leveraging the experience of all our attorneys, including Roger Buffington’s years of experience as a certified public accountant and all of our years in courtrooms, we review each detail of your case. We review the fiduciary relationship, the actions of the trustee or executor and the extent of the losses and damages you suffered.

We will prepare to take on your case with all the resources we have at our disposal.

Representing Beneficiaries

If you are concerned about the administration of a trust or estate, consult a legal professional. Instances of wrongful conduct by trustees, successor trustees, executors and administrators are not as isolated as you may think. These acts may be intentional or unintentional. Whatever the cause, as an heir or beneficiary, we can protect your interests and help you enforce your rights.

Assistance For Trustees And Executors

Our services are not limited to representing heirs and beneficiaries. We provide instruction and sound advice to trustees and executors as well. We guide clients in carrying out their duties, and when necessary take action to defend against allegations that would make them personally liable for mishandling a trust.

Executor Dispute Attorneys Serving Irvine, Newport Beach And All Of Orange County

Every client is entitled to a free consultation. The initial call is free and if an in-office meeting is scheduled, that too is free of charge. This is your opportunity to decide if you wish to hire us. We are confident you will.

Contact us at 714-450-6568 or toll-free at 800-835-2447 to speak with one of our experienced lawyers today. You can also reach out using our online form. Spanish language services are available. We are accessible via the freeway throughout Orange County.