Often, Brooklyn Surrogate’s Court litigation proceedings are highly complex, requiring a thorough understanding of court rules, while having a thorough understanding of estate and probate law. Most laypersons aren’t aware of what issues, questions, or conflicts are likely to arise in the estate administration or Probate Court Brooklyn NY process to complicate matters further. If you seek the advice of a knowledgeable attorney early on, you can minimize complications and resolve disputes more quickly.
Known as one of Brooklyn’s top Surrogate’s Court litigators, I represent clients throughout the entire city from Queens to the Bronx. Through my 25 years of litigation experience, I provide guidance to families and executors through Surrogate’s Court proceedings, helping streamline the process and addressing issues early on so that disputes can be avoided. Whenever a dispute arises, I leverage my substantial litigation experience to help you reach a satisfactory resolution as quickly as possible.
Surrogate’s Court probate and estate administration
New York’s Surrogate’s Court is the court for the administration of estates and the administration of probate. Those who have passed away leave their estates and affairs to the Surrogate’s Court judges. The following are some of the numerous estate matters I handle as an experience litigation lawyer before the Surrogate’s Court in Brooklyn:
- Probate of wills
- Administration of estates
- Trust proceedings
- Guardianship proceedings
- Will contests
- Trust contests and estate litigation
Litigation in Surrogate’s Court
A dispute over a will, trust, or other estate planning provision often leads to complicated litigation. My experience as an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated Brooklyn Surrogate’s Court litigation attorney includes:
- Will contests — the will is invalid due to allegations of fraud, duress, undue influence, incapacity, inadequacy of execution, or revocation
- Fiduciary claims — fiduciary liability, including prosecution and defense against claims of negligence, theft, fraud, and misappropriation of assets by executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries
- Guardianship disputes — disagreements over provisions in wills and disagreements over guardianships
A knowledgeable probate attorney can provide peace of mind
Surrogate’s Court matters are rarely simple, but a knowledgeable lawyer like Peter G. Gray can make sure you do not feel overwhelmed by the process.
