From creating a simple will to representing clients in complex trust litigation, McDowell, Rice attorneys have the experience and expertise to handle the broad range of estate planning needs, regardless of the size of the estate.

Good estate planning helps to preserve assets, reduce taxes, and simplify the orderly transfer of property.  Our attorneys work with clients to create estate plans and to update existing plans as client needs, statutes, and tax regulations change.

When disputes over assets and related matters arise, McDowell, Rice attorneys can navigate the complicated waters of litigation.  Some of firm’s areas of probate and trust litigation expertise include:

• Creation of wills, trusts, medical directives, and durable powers of attorney
• Estate planning disputes
• Trust contests
• Discovery-of-assets actions
• Contested and uncontested guardianships
• Claims of tortious interference or undue influence
• Actions to remove attorneys in fact, agents, or trustees
• Breach of fiduciary duty actions
• Actions to amend, modify, or dissolve trust
• Actions to interpret trusts

McDowell, Rice attorneys recognize that estate planning issues are often emotionally difficult.  They work to meet the legal needs of families with as little disruption as possible.