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Thomas Radney, Jason Jackson

Alexander City Estate Litigation Lawyers You Can Count On

Estate disputes can surface without warning, even when a loved one took great care in planning their affairs. Whether you are questioning the validity of a will or facing a conflict over how an estate is being managed, these are legal matters that deserve careful attention.

At Radney, Radney & Jackson, LLC, we understand that an estate dispute is never just a legal matter – it involves your family, your relationships and the legacy of someone you loved. Our estate dispute lawyers have served families in Alexander City and across Tallapoosa County since the 1950s. We give your situation the careful, honest assessment it deserves so you know exactly where you stand and what your options are.

Here’s Where We Step In

Our firm handles civil litigation, and within that work, estate disputes represent a significant part of what we do. We represent beneficiaries, heirs and executors in contested matters. Here are the types of cases we handle:

  • Will and trust contests
  • Breach of fiduciary duty by executors or administrators
  • Executor and administrator misconduct
  • Asset and title disputes
  • Executor removal petitions

It is worth noting that our firm does not handle routine estate planning, trust drafting or uncontested estate administration. Our focus is on dispute resolution and protecting your rights when an estate becomes the subject of a legal conflict. If you are unsure whether your situation falls within what we handle, we encourage you to reach out.

Grounds For Contesting A Will In Alabama

In Alabama, only individuals with direct financial interests in the outcome can challenge a will. These interested parties include heirs at law such as spouses, children and other close relatives, beneficiaries named in the will, beneficiaries from a prior will and creditors of the estate. If you fall into one of these categories, here are grounds on which you can bring a contest:

  • Lack of testamentary capacity: The testator did not have the mental clarity to understand what they were signing.
  • Undue influence: Someone in a position of trust used pressure or manipulation to override the testator’s free will.
  • Fraud/Forgery: Someone forged the will or deceived the testator into signing it under false pretenses.
  • Improper execution: The will was not signed and witnessed according to Alabama’s legal requirements.
  • Revocation: A newer will exists that supersedes the one being probated, or evidence shows the testator intentionally revoked the earlier will before their death.

If you believe any of these grounds apply to your situation, speaking with a probate litigation lawyer as soon as possible gives you the best chance at a fair resolution.

Reach Out To Our Estate Dispute Attorney, And Schedule A Confidential Case Review Today

Alabama law gives you only six months to contest a will after it has been admitted to probate. Contested estate matters in Tallapoosa County begin in probate court, but complex disputes can escalate to circuit court when the situation demands it. The inheritance dispute lawyers from our team know how to handle your case at every level of that process. Call us at 256-570-6139 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation.