Trust and estate disputes are on the rise, including fiduciary litigation, will & trust contests, probate accountings, and guardianship & conservatorship proceedings, to name a few.  This trend shows no signs of slowing down, and it impacts fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, family businesses, and more.

As contentious probate matters continue to grow in popularity, a number of trends have emerged. One such trend is the proliferation of “undue influence” allegations.  For more on this topic, check out this recent article I wrote:  Issues in Trust & Estate Litigation: “Undue Influence” Claims on the Rise