{"id":1781,"date":"2026-10-18T00:41:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T00:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/probate-litigation-attorney\/probate-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:45:19","slug":"probate-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trustcounsel.com\/resources\/probate-litigation-attorney\/probate-litigation-law-firm-fort-lauderdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Probate Litigation Attorney in Coral Gables | Trust Counsel, PL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Probate Litigation | Coral Gables, Florida<\/p>

Probate litigation in Coral Gables, handled with clear, careful counsel<\/h1>

Trust Counsel, PL focuses on contested probate matters for beneficiaries, heirs and fiduciaries. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p>

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By Leslie V. Marenco \u00b7 Published October 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Probate Litigation Attorney in Coral Gables | Trust Counsel<\/h2>\n

Probate litigation is court work that resolves a dispute over a decedent’s estate, a trust or a fiduciary’s conduct. Trust Counsel, PL is a probate litigation law firm in Coral Gables that focuses on trust and estate disputes. We serve clients in Fort Lauderdale. This page explains what the work covers, the disputes that lead to it, the steps and deadlines involved, and how fees are described.<\/p>\n\n

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What Probate Litigation Covers for Fort Lauderdale Families<\/h2>\n

Probate litigation is the court side of estate work. It handles disputes that routine administration can’t settle on its own.<\/p>\n

Routine administration moves through paperwork and filings. A dispute changes that. When heirs, beneficiaries, trustees or creditors disagree, the matter can end up in court. The ACTEC estate settlement guide<\/a> explains that disputes among beneficiaries, family members or creditors can lead to court involvement.<\/p>\n

A probate litigator represents one side of the dispute. That may mean a beneficiary challenging a fiduciary, a trustee defending a decision, or an heir protecting a share. Trust Counsel’s attorneys can serve individually as trustee or personal representative. The firm advises and represents trustees, personal representatives and beneficiaries.<\/p>\n

Common Disputes That Lead to Probate Litigation<\/h2>\n

Most matters start with a dispute over a will, a trust, a fiduciary’s conduct or a claim against the estate.<\/p>\n