Probate and Trust Litigation

Bakutis, McCully & Sawyer, P.C. - Fort Worth Probate Litigation Attorneys

At Bakutis, McCully & Sawyer, P.C. almost half of our firm's practice involves probate litigation. Our familiarity with sound estate planning and probate administration practices, together with our long experience in probate court, represents a significant advantage for our clients who find themselves involved with will contests, trustee breach of fiduciary duty cases, or asset valuation questions.

Shareholder David Bakutis has concentrated his practice in probate litigation for more than 25 years, and has written and taught extensively on many probate litigation and administration issues. For further information about our ability to represent either the estate or an heir in a contested probate case, contact one of our Fort Worth probate litigation attorneys.

Our seasoned probate lawyers understand how to investigate, develop, and prove disputed facts in a broad variety of situations. When appropriate, as in asset valuation or testamentary capacity questions, we work closely with forensic witnesses to prepare and present technical evidence critical to the proof of your claim or defense.

Among the probate litigation cases we handle are the following:

• Challenges to the validity of a Will under Texas law
• Questions concerning undue influence, coercion, or the testamentary capacity of the decedent
• Actions for the removal of executors for alleged breach of fiduciary duty
• Will construction cases
• Problems concerning the community or separate character of particular assets
• Valuation problems with respect to assets in a bequest or trust
• Questions concerning a person's status as an heir
• Disputes concerning the appointment of a person as an executor, trustee, or guardian
• Contested guardianship proceedings
• Disputes concerning the administration of family trusts

We handle probate litigation involving wills, trusts, and guardianships anywhere in Texas. We're especially familiar with Tarrant County's heavy reliance on mediation in contested probate matters, and our ability to narrow the issues to those in sharpest dispute can save our clients considerable time and expense in mediation proceedings.

Whether you're an executor or trustee, or an heir or beneficiary, we can represent your interests in Probate Court. For further information, contact the experienced Fort Worth probate litigation attorneys at Bakutis, McCully & Sawyer, P.C.