Dallas Trust Litigation Attorneys
Our Dallas trust litigation attorneys represent trustees, heirs, beneficiaries, spouses, creditors, and guardians in contested trust disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty, trust contest, trust theft and fraud, undue influence, and more. Our experience and proven process can help you get a better result sooner so you can move on from your trust dispute faster.
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Probate & Trust Services We Offer
RMO offers a variety of trust litigation services in Dallas. If you are facing one or more of the following contentious trust issues, reach out today to schedule a free consultation with the Dallas RMO attorneys.
Trust theft and misappropriation involve the unauthorized use of assets by a trustee or another individual in a position of responsibility. RMO is dedicated to defending trustees or pursuing claims of theft and misappropriation on behalf of families and other beneficiaries in the Dallas area. We work diligently to ensure that all assets are distributed fairly and in line with the wishes of the deceased, protecting your intended inheritance.
Trust fraud occurs when a trustee provides false information, conceals assets, or misrepresents key details regarding a trust or trust assets. If you believe a trust you are an interested party in is being subjected to fraud or you are being accused of trust fraud in Dallas County, the RMO team is here to help. We have significant experience in identifying fraudulent activities and taking the necessary steps to protect the trust’s integrity and safeguard both the beneficiaries’ and trustee’s rightful interests.
Disputes over trust amendments and distribution often arise when there is disagreement over changes to the trust document or how assets should be distributed. In Dallas, our attorneys are well-versed in navigating these complex legal challenges. We ensure fair and equitable distribution following the deceased’s intentions and help resolve conflicts related to trust amendments.
Conflicts involving trustees can sometimes necessitate their removal, suspension, or even resignation. If such issues arise in Dallas County, we offer expert legal support to both sides of these disputes. Our goal is to protect the integrity of the trust and uphold the wishes of the deceased, ensuring that the trust’s administration remains consistent with their intentions.
Our Dallas-based trust litigation attorneys can help beneficiaries identify breaches of fiduciary duty and hold trustees accountable, helping you secure the assets you are entitled to. We also may be able to help if you are a trustee wrongfully accused of breaching your fiduciary duty.
Concerns over mental capacity, dementia, or undue influence can lead to disputes. Whether these issues arise during the creation or amendment of a trust, our Dallas legal team has extensive experience handling such sensitive cases. We offer a variety of legal strategies to address claims of mental incapacity or undue influence, ensuring the trust reflects the true intentions of the creator.
Financial abuse is an all-too-common situation, especially when vulnerable seniors are taken advantage of when creating or amending their trust instrument. Our Dallas attorneys are committed to protecting elderly individuals from exploitation. We work tirelessly to prevent financial elder abuse, take legal action against perpetrators, and secure the trust’s assets from any further exploitation.
Trust contests occur when there is a challenge to the validity of a trust, often due to questions about the legal capacity of the trust creator or concerns about undue influence. In Dallas County, RMO provides experienced counsel in trust contest cases. We help beneficiaries and interested parties challenge trusts or trustees to defend a trust’s provisions, ensuring that the true intentions of the trust creator are upheld.
Administering a trust can present various challenges, particularly when disputes arise over how the trust’s terms should be executed. Our trust litigation attorneys in Dallas are skilled in interpreting complex trust documents and resolving any disputes that may arise during administration. We strive to keep the process on track, ensuring that it aligns with the wishes of the deceased.
When disputes or concerns arise over trust terms or the conduct of trustees, filing a trust petition in Dallas County courts may be necessary and often is the first step of trust litigation. This process places the trust under the supervision of the probate court, helping to resolve conflicts. Our Dallas attorneys guide clients through the trust petition process, whether they are initiating legal action or responding to it.
Who We Represent
Trustees
Our Dallas trust attorneys assist trustees in navigating the complexities of their responsibilities. We provide counsel on interpreting and managing trustee duties, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and offering strategic guidance for sound decision-making. If disputes or breach of duty claims arise, we’re here to defend trustees and protect their interests.
Beneficiaries & Heirs
Beneficiaries and heirs often face challenges when disputes arise over trust distributions or inheritance rights. Our Dallas trust litigation attorneys advocate for beneficiaries and heirs, defending their rights in disputes, contesting questionable amendments, and ensuring they receive the assets to which they are entitled.
Spouses
Spouses have distinct rights in probate and trust litigation, and our Dallas probate estate attorneys are dedicated to helping them understand and assert these rights. Whether dealing with trust disputes or pursuing spousal claims, we offer legal representation and guidance to help spouses recover what is rightfully theirs.
Creditors
Creditors involved in the probate process must follow specific procedures to ensure they can collect debts owed to them. Our Dallas trust litigation attorneys assist creditors in navigating the legal process to assert claims, ensuring that they take the right steps to recover what they are due.
Guardians
If you are a guardian and your ward has passed, legal representation may be necessary to resolve any disputes between you and trustees, beneficiaries, or any other interested parties. At RMO, we’ll guide you through the process, providing legal support every step of the way.
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Why Hire RMO Lawyers
We do one thing—probate disputes—and we do them really well. At RMO LLP, we help our Dallas area clients get better real-world results sooner so they can move on with their lives. Protecting People. Defending Legacies. That’s RMO.
Our clients trust us as some of the best lawyers in the greater Dallas area, but they know us as even better people. We take pride in our efforts in the courtroom, but we also go above and beyond to serve our community while maintaining a high level of character and integrity in the process.
Every single thing we do is driven by our core values:
- Compassion
- Precision
- Accountability
- Partnership
For our Dallas clients, these values mean we’ll take the time to hear you, understand the family dynamics surrounding your case, and learn the full facts about your situation. With this context, we’ll create a winning strategy for your case to help you achieve the best possible outcome in as little time as possible.
Dallas Probate Courts
The Dallas County Probate Courts are a statutorily created probate court system headed by elected judges. In general, a probate court probates the wills of deceased persons, declares the heirs of deceased persons who die without a will, establishes guardianships for incapacitated persons and minors, and supervises court-ordered involuntary mental health commitments in Dallas County.
A probate court also has jurisdiction to hear lawsuits appertaining to or incident to an estate of a decedent or ward and actions by or against a personal representative of a decedent’s or ward’s estate. These ancillary cases cover a wide range of topics, from product liability to fiduciary litigation to medical malpractice to family law.
- Presiding Judge Julia R. Malveaux
- Associate Judge Mary Jayne McNeil
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- Presiding Judge Ingrid M. Warren
- Associate Judge Ryan Trobee
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1201 Elm Street
Suite 2200-A
Dallas, TX 75270
- Presiding Judge Margaret Jones-Johnson
- Associate Judge Tomi Shehan
Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street
Suite 2200-B
Dallas, TX 75270
Texas Will And Estate Resources
Many trust disputes can be avoided with proper estate planning and communication between the trust creator, trustees, and beneficiaries. It is highly advisable to consult with an estate planning attorney to discuss your goals and any potential issues you foresee. A qualified estate planner can answer your questions and provide you with the information you need to determine if you need to work with an attorney or if you can create, update, or amend a trust or will on your own.
If you choose to proceed on your own, here are some resources provided by the Texas State Law Library you may want to consider.
Client Testimonials
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Direct, honest, and helpful in our conservatorship dispute!
“Absolute pleasure to deal with! I highly recommend Scott and RMO. They are direct, honest, and helpful, and guided my family in a conservatorship dispute. Honesty these days is harder and harder to come by and it’s much appreciated!”
True professionals who provide five-star service!
“For a person who did not know where to start in seeking guidance for my family’s estate and legacy, Patricia who was the intake specialist and Scott Rahn were an amazing introduction to this world! Their friendliness, willingness, and prompt responses/follow-ups were appreciated and timely. True professionals! I have them on my important people list to share with my friends and family who may need their services. Five star Service!”
Aggressive and Compassionate Advocacy
“Scott Rahn and his team are not just a zealous advocates but caring individuals. Scott has a great bedside manner and takes care of his clients who are often times in a very vulnerable position. I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for an aggressive yet compassionate attorney.”
A Huge Advantage
“RMO lawyers represented me in a civil suit involving corporate fraud, profiteering, etc. This was a complex case involving many moving parts, while going up against one of the largest law firms in LA. They settled the case. During the term of the litigation, they treated my case as though they were the plaintiff. They work with utmost diligence, competence and care. Sean and Matt knew my case better than I did, They used great strategy and their knowledge of the law was a huge advantage to us. This case represented my life’s work, savings and wealth, going up against a monster. I am glad I trusted them with it.”
Utmost diligence in complex litigation.
“Talking with Mr. Rahn was truly uplifting! He had all of the qualities I was looking for in an attorney. I was truly surprised of how good of a listener he was. I was expecting him to just run through my issues, dish some false hope, and be done with our consultation, but that was not the case at all. We talked well beyond my allotted consultation time and I was offered valuable advice and even a remedy to my situation where lawyers before him were unable to do. I can’t say enough about this wonderful man and what he has done for my family. We can now breathe comfortably. Thank you Mr. Rahn.”
Scott Rahn guided me through a complex case.
“Scott Rahn is an expert in this area of law. I have an unscrupulous sister who moved my father to another state. My sister sold his home and drained his bank accounts. Scott helped and guided me through the process. I highly recommend him and without hesitation would refer him.”
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