Rancho Cucamonga Probate Lawyer

Probate Attorney servicing San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

Beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries are known to question the legality of their family will. Some individuals may suspect their loved one was coerced into changing the will at the last minute. Other family members may fear their family will was handled fraudulently, possibly making the terms invalid or illegal.

For more than a decade, the Law Office of Frank J. Prainito, A Professional Corporation has handled will contests throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We know firsthand that contesting a will often leads to emotionally complicated disputes. Our firm's probate attorney has the skills and tenacity to help preserve the original intentions of wills. Contact our law firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced advocate in Rancho Cucamonga.

Handling Contested Wills in San Bernardino County and Riverside County

Probate attorney Frank J. Prainito represents executors, beneficiaries and individuals who believe they were wrongfully left off the will. We are prepared to handle serious accusations in probate litigation, including:

• Undue influence — Individuals are often suspected of undue influence for isolating senior citizens from their family in order take advantage of them and gain a substantial amount of the inheritance.
• Lack of mental capacity — Senior citizens with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other serious medical conditions are often unable to make clear decisions on their own. People are known to exert undue influence over vulnerable individuals to make themselves the beneficiary of the estate.
• Duress or fraud — Fraudulent activity might include someone destroying a will or hiding it to prevent the deceased individual's wishes from occurring. Individuals are also accused of fraud for using a power of attorney to misappropriate funds in the estate.
• Breach of fiduciary duty — Executors of wills are legally appointed to manage the will on behalf of the heirs or beneficiaries. If the executor fails to fulfill his or her duties, we can pursue a breach of fiduciary duty claim.

Our firm's probate attorney Frank J. Prainito is prepared to invest substantial resources into investigating allegations of invalid wills. We are experienced negotiators focused on settling estate disputes outside of trial. When this is not possible, we will not hesitate to challenge or preserve a will before a jury or judge.

Contact Us Today

Contact us to schedule a consultation today with an experienced will attorney. We are ready to start working with you from our law office in San Bernardino County conveniently located near the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse.