Probate, Trust and Estate Litigation:

 

Edward George & Associates has served as plaintiff and defense litigation and trial counsel for a number of Massachusetts will contest and trust litigation cases involving claims ranging from allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, improper execution of documents, and other equitable relief, including constructive and resulting trusts.

 

As a peer-reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney, Edward F. George, Jr. and his staff have the requisite knowledge and extensive experience necessary to assist you with probate, trust, and estate litigation.

 

Types of Cases/Areas of Expertise:

 

    Will Contests

    Trust Litigation

    Executor and/or Administrator (Fiduciary) Defense

    Equity Actions

    Actions for Breach of Fiduciary Duties

 

The following is a representative list of actual will contest and trust litigation cases litigated by Edward George & Associates:

 

    Plaintiffs’ counsel for heirs in Norfolk Probate and Family Court during a six-day will contest trial, including testimony from approximately twelve (12) witnesses resulting in a judgment of fraud and undue influence against the defendant/Executor.

 

    Defense counsel for executors in several will contest cases brought in Massachusetts alleging undue influence, mental incapacity and improper execution of documents.

 

    Litigation counsel through deposition and trial in several equity actions seeking recovery of property based upon theories of constructive and resulting trusts.