Estate litigation matters in St. Catharines require experienced legal guidance. At Gale Law, we represent clients in challenging will disputes, trustee accountability issues, and inheritance conflicts. Our team is dedicated to protecting your legal rights and achieving fair outcomes.
Comprehensive Estate Litigation Legal Services
- Will Validity Challenges – Contest wills based on testamentary capacity concerns, undue influence, fraud, or execution defects
- Fiduciary Duty Enforcement – Take action against executors or trustees who breach their obligations or mismanage estate assets
- Guardianship Proceedings – Seek guardianship orders for individuals who lack capacity to manage their affairs
- Power of Attorney Abuse – Address situations where powers of attorney have been misused or exceeded
- Beneficiary Advocacy – Protect your inheritance rights and ensure proper estate distribution
- Formal Estate Accounts – Request detailed accounting from estate trustees or challenge existing accounts
- Support Claims – Pursue dependant support claims for adequate provision from estates
Why Choose Our St. Catharines Estate Lawyers
- Best Lawyers Recognition: Kim Gale appears in the 2025 Best Lawyers rankings for Trusts and Estates law. Our firm holds a place among Canada’s “Best Law Firms” for estate litigation.
- Niagara Region Focus: We understand St. Catharines and the broader Niagara region, offering convenient representation for local families navigating estate conflicts.
- Balanced Legal Strategy: We combine vigorous representation with compassionate understanding of the family relationships involved in estate disputes.
- History of Success: Our practice has secured favorable results in contested wills, capacity matters, and major estate recovery cases.
Connect With St. Catharines Estate Litigation Lawyers
When estate conflicts arise, timely action protects your rights. Call Gale Law at (416) 868-3263 for experienced counsel.