Inheritance litigation
When inheritance disputes escalate, you need clear strategy, fast action, and experienced courtroom advocacy to protect what’s fair.
Inheritance disputes are rarely just about money.
- Inheritance litigation
They are about family history, promises, and trust. When disagreements turn into litigation, your next steps matter. Hildebrand Law Firm represents individuals, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and families in inheritance litigation across Wisconsin, including disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, and fiduciary duties.
Our approach is straightforward. We identify the strongest legal theory early, secure evidence quickly, and pursue the resolution that best protects your interests, whether that is negotiated settlement, mediation, or trial.
Common Disputes We Handle
- Will contests (validity disputes)
- Claims of undue influence and manipulation
- Lack of capacity concerns at the time of signing
- Fraud, forgery, or suspicious documents
- Trust disputes and contested trust amendments
- Executor misconduct and breach of fiduciary duty
- Trustee misconduct and failure to act in beneficiaries’ interests
- Accounting disputes and missing asset issues
- Creditor and claim disputes involving estates
- Disputes involving jointly titled property and transfers