Estate and Probate Disputes

Disagreements involving a will, trust or estate can become legally complicated and deeply personal. Mussio Law PLLC assists beneficiaries, heirs, personal representatives, trustees and other interested parties with estate and probate disputes under Washington law.

Estate Matters We Handle

We can assist with matters involving:

• Will contests
• Undue influence, fraud or lack of testamentary capacity
• Disputes involving personal representatives or trustees
• Questions concerning estate administration
• Beneficiary and inheritance disputes
• Trust interpretation and administration
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Requests for accountings or information
• Disputes concerning estate property
• Negotiation, mediation and court proceedings

Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, commonly called TEDRA, provides procedures for resolving many trust and estate disputes through court proceedings, agreements, mediation or arbitration.

Deadlines can arise quickly. For example, a Washington will contest generally must be initiated within four months following the admission or rejection of the will to probate. Different deadlines apply to different claims, so legal advice should be obtained promptly.

Mussio Law PLLC works to identify the legal and financial issues, explain the available options and pursue an efficient resolution wherever possible. When a negotiated solution is not available, we are prepared to protect our client’s interests through litigation.

To discuss a Washington estate or probate dispute, call 360-809-1539 or request a consultation online.