When a loved one's estate becomes contested, whether through a disputed will, a breach of fiduciary duty, or a challenge to the validity of a trust, the stakes are not just financial. They're personal. Fidelis Law, PLC represents beneficiaries, heirs, and estate fiduciaries in contested estate matters throughout Southwest Virginia.
When an Estate Becomes a Legal Dispute
Most estate administrations proceed without conflict. But when they don't — when a will is challenged, when an executor mismanages assets, when a family member claims they were unfairly excluded, or when the validity of a trust is called into question — the legal process becomes adversarial, and you need a litigator, not just an estate planner.
Attorney Taylor Corbett has handled will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and estate disputes in Virginia courts for years. His background in estate administration means he understands both the procedural landscape and the substantive law — and can spot the issues that matter in a contested estate before they become more expensive problems.
Estate Litigation Practice Areas
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Will contests and challenges
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Undue influence claims
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Lack of testamentary capacity
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Executor and administrator misconduct
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Breach of fiduciary duty
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Trust disputes and challenges
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Elective share claims
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Creditor disputes in probate
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Accounting disputes
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Removal of executor or trustee
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Abuse of Power of Attorney
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Fraud
Virginia has strict time limits on will contests and many estate claims. If you believe a will is invalid, or that an executor is mishandling an estate, do not wait — contact us as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Beneficiaries, Heirs, and Fiduciaries
We represent a full range of parties in estate litigation — including beneficiaries who believe they've been wrongly excluded, heirs challenging a will they believe was procured by undue influence, and executors and trustees who need to defend the estate or trust against unfounded claims. We approach each case with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome efficiently, and with an understanding that these disputes often involve family relationships that outlast any single legal proceeding.