New Jersey Estate Litigation Lawyer

These disputes are mostly based on allegations of 

Common Grounds for Estate Disputes

• Undue Influence: This implies that an estate planning document, such as a will, was made under coercion and does not represent the deceased’s true intentions.
• Lack of Capacity: This questions whether the decedent was mentally fit to make estate planning decisions and execute the estate planning documents (including the will or trust) in contention 
• Improper Execution: This means that there are concerns that the legal formalities for creating the legal instrument or document under contention were not followed.
• Debt: The deceased’s creditors may initiate an estate action to recover the debts owed from their estate.

Regardless of the reason for the dispute, estate conflicts can significantly impact families and individuals emotionally and financially. In New Jersey, where estate laws can be complex, understanding the intricacies of the law is crucial to preserving the estate and protecting your rights.

As skilled estate litigation lawyers, we can provide strong legal representation to help navigate these disputes without stress. Our goal in each estate or probate litigation case is to help our clients achieve favorable results, secure their interests, and honor the intentions of their loved ones.

Our knowledge and outstanding legal skills allow us to offer our estate litigation clients quality legal services to help them achieve the best possible outcome. As part of our commitment to each client’s success, we offer top-notch legal representation in a variety of estate disputes, including;

• Will and trust contests
• Fiduciary litigation
• Guardianship disputes.

Our dedicated team also has excellent courtroom skills to advocate for you and protect your rights throughout the litigation process.

Litigation can be expensive, and sometimes, it might not be the best option. If you are unsure whether or not to litigate, we can assess your case and provide honest feedback depending on your unique circumstances. If we determine that an out-of-court settlement would offer you the most benefits, you can trust us to negotiate with the other parties on your behalf and do all we can to help you achieve a peaceful resolution.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Methods in Estate Litigation

Estate disputes do not always need to end in court. Many trust litigation law firms use mediation or arbitration to resolve disagreements efficiently. ADR can help preserve family relationships, reduce costs, and lead to more collaborative outcomes. Estate litigators can guide clients through these processes while ensuring their rights remain protected.

Whether it is a dispute over the validity of a will, the administration of a trust, or issues concerning guardianship, you can trust us to provide strong legal advice to help you make informed decisions about your case and represent you with diligence and empathy.

Trust Modification, Construction, and Termination Suits

An estate and trust litigation attorney can assist when trust terms no longer meet family or financial needs. Courts in New Jersey may allow trust modification, construction, or termination suits if circumstances change, documents are unclear, or the original intent of the trust cannot be fulfilled. Trust litigation lawyers review these issues closely to ensure fair treatment and legal compliance for beneficiaries.

Meet the Reliable Estate Planning Attorney in New Jersey

Estate planning decisions carry lasting consequences for you and your family, so it matters who’s guiding you through them. Scott J. Goldstein, Esq., founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Wenarsky & Goldstein, LLC, has practiced law since 2004 and is admitted before the courts of New Jersey and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Scott earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Duke University School of Law and holds a B.A. with honors from Haverford College. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Inns of Court, the Bankruptcy Inn of Court, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has also lectured other attorneys on bankruptcy law through Lawline.com, a leading provider of online continuing legal education, and volunteers his time representing indigent debtors through Legal Services of Northwest Jersey.

From the firm’s North Jersey offices, Scott and his team guide families and business owners across the region through every stage of estate planning, from foundational wills and trusts to elder law, probate, and estate litigation matters.