Even with careful estate planning, family members can still fight over a deceased loved one’s property. In these cases, an experienced Brooklyn Estate Litigation Lawyer can help you navigate the legal challenges.

Whether due to estate conflict lawyers, undue influence, or other legal issues, disputes over trusts and wills are common. However, the complexity of these disputes often makes them difficult to resolve outside of court. In many cases, a Brooklyn estate dispute can be resolved through mediation. Mediation is less costly and more flexible than litigation, but it may not work for everyone. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case will likely continue to trial.

op Dispute Lawyers in Brisbane for Will & Estate Matters

A conflict of interest arises when a lawyer is representing an individual client in their capacity as a fiduciary in a matter that is substantially related to the representation of another client in an unrelated matter. Here, the lawyers are representing the Executor of an estate and a beneficiary in the Real Estate Litigation. The attorneys have different and adverse interests in the litigation. MRPC 1.7(b)(4) prohibits the lawyers from continuing to represent both clients unless both clients give informed consent (confirmed in writing).

The hypothetical question about blaming Son and the possible unwinding of the fee reimbursement arrangement are just two examples of potential conflicts. The attorneys should explain the risks to both clients and obtain written informed consent from both before they can continue to represent them in this litigation. They should also consider how to manage information flow between the two clients in light of the possible conflict.