Newcastle Estate Dispute Resolution
Navigating estate litigation in Newcastle requires skilled legal guidance. Gale Law assists Durham Region families with will disputes, executor accountability, and inheritance protection.
Newcastle Estate Litigation Practice Areas
- Contesting Wills – Challenge will validity based on capacity issues, undue influence, fraud, or execution defects
- Trustee Liability Claims – Hold executors accountable for breach of duty, mismanagement, or estate misappropriation
- Guardianship Applications – Seek court-ordered guardianship for individuals lacking decision-making capacity
- Power of Attorney Disputes – Address unauthorized or improper use of powers of attorney
- Beneficiary Advocacy – Defend inheritance rights and challenge unfair estate distributions
- Estate Account Litigation – Request or challenge formal passing of accounts
- Dependant’s Relief – Claim adequate provision for dependants from estates
What Distinguishes Our Newcastle Practice
Award-Winning Team: Kim Gale holds a position in the 2025 Best Lawyers rankings for Trusts and Estates. Our firm is counted among Canada’s top estate litigation practices.
Durham Region Knowledge: We serve Newcastle and surrounding Durham communities with accessible, personalized legal representation.
Strategic & Empathetic: We understand estate litigation affects families. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with sensitivity to relationships.
Successful Track Record: We’ve secured favorable outcomes in complex will challenges, capacity cases, and high-value estate matters.
Reach Our Newcastle Estate Litigation Team
Protect your inheritance rights. Call Gale Law at (416) 868-3263 to discuss your estate dispute with experienced counsel.