Zabel Schellenberg represents beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and other parties in a variety of estate disputes, including will contests, trustee/beneficiary conflict of interest issues, breach of contract, foreclosure, collection, and partnership disputes. Whether litigating in the Probate Court, Connecticut Superior and Appellate Courts, or through an alternative dispute resolution method such as mediation, we bring our unique combination of skilled advocacy, a straightforward and practical legal approach, and personalized attention, to each matter we handle.

Even with careful planning and the best of intentions, inheritance disputes sometimes arise, and it is critical to have an experienced probate litigation attorney on your side. We represent individuals and families bringing or defending will contests based on, among other reasons, undue influence, improper execution, lack of competence, and fraud. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their rights are being protected and that the true wishes and intentions of their lost loved one are carried out justly and fairly.

Our experienced litigators will assist you through the will contest process, from filing or responding to an objection to the admission of the will, to appearing for a hearing in Probate Court to formally state the objections, investigating the claim, interviewing and coordinating expert witnesses, family members, and other fact witnesses, and then trying the case if necessary. Whether the will contest involves personal property, bank accounts, or real property, Zabel Schellenberg attorneys will help you to resolve even the most complex challenges to a will with efficiency, compassion, and responsiveness.