Probate Litigation

When your loved one passes away, you need time to grieve. You don’t want to have to resolve disputes over the division of his or her estate or even deal with that stress. Unfortunately, executors and personal representatives or others may engage in improper behavior. You may have concerns that a will was signed under duress or undue influence, or that your loved one may have signed the document without understanding its terms. The will may have been lost or there may be a dispute over who qualifies as an heir. You want an experienced estate attorney to protect your rights.

At the Law Office of Bonnie Lawston, P.C., we have aggressively represented residents of Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island in estate controversies for more than 30 years. We have successfully litigated all types of estate and probate disputes, including will contests and trust disputes to allegations of breach of fiduciary duty or denial of beneficiary rights, in jury and non-jury trials in courts across Long Island and throughout the greater New York City area. We are very sensitive to what you are going through as well as the financial aspect of litigation and how costly it can be. We have many different types of retainers that alleviate the financial burden and allow for the payment to be deferred and to be paid from the estate or from the inheritance share. No retainer fees required and no monthly bills, in most cases. 

At our office, we offer special discounts to senior citizens, as well as service personnel, firefighters, police officers and health care workers.