Probate Litigation

The legal process of transferring property upon a person's death is covered under Probate Law. The purpose of probate laws is for people to formalize their intentions as to the transfer of their property at the time of their death (typically in a will). Their property is collected, certain debts are paid from the estate, and the property is distributed. Usually, the decedent names a person (personal representative) to take over the management of his or her affairs upon death. 

Litigation may become necessary when there is a dispute over how the decedent's property is to be  handled.  These disputes commonly involve creditors of the decedent, or even his or her heirs.