Phoenix Competency Issues Attorneys

Competency Issues and Will and Trust Contests and Disputes

Experience Makes the Difference

To create a valid will or trust, one must be mentally, emotionally and cognitively "competent". When beneficiaries and likely beneficiaries experience legal setbacks because a loved one was not competent when he or she created an estate document, they often have a strong case to contest the document and pursue assets and property.

At the Phoenix, Arizona, probate litigation law firm of Gorman & Jones, PLC our probate attorney team is highly experienced in litigating will and trust contests due to competency questions. Did your loved one suffer a medical problem upon completing a will or trust, including:

• Alzheimer's?
• Dementia or senility?
• Blindness?
• Heavy medication?

We can effectively handle your entire dispute. Our services will likely include:

• Filing your petition with the court
• Investigating your case, including obtaining medical reports, meeting with treating doctors and working our own experts
• Working with social workers, adult protective services, court-appointed investigators and general witnesses to build your case
• Working to identify and present a sound basis for your case and presenting it in litigation, mediation or arbitration

A Recent Case Illustrates Our Effectiveness

We recently represented the adult daughter of a 92 year-old man. They lived in separate states.

Before passing away the father met a younger friend at a church. The new friend convinced the father to convey his house to him and lend him money, resulting in a full transfer of all valuables.

Our investigation revealed that the new friend had executed a similar scheme in another state. The other victims testified, resulting in a positive legal result.

Contact Us

Contact attorneys Andrew P. Gorman or Matthew Mark Jones of Gorman & Jones, PLC for a free initial consultation regarding will changes, undue influence and other issues related to competency. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover and are available for weekday and evening appointments. We operate five offices for your convenience, including an office in Florida. To contact one of our lawyers, call 877.237.0983.

• Elder Law
• Estate Planning
• Guardianships
• Inheritance and Estate Tax Planning
• Living Wills
• Powers of Attorney
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills
• Conservatorships
• Probate Litigation
• Out of State Representation
• Will and Trust Contests
• Competency Issues
• Undue Influence
• Questionable Will Changes
• Fiduciary Representation
• Claims Against Fiduciaries
• Petitions for Special Administration
• Senior Financial Exploitation
• Business Transactional Services
• Business Succession Planning
• Special Needs Trusts
• Asset Protection