What clients usually ask
Should estate assets be distributed during a dispute?
Do not assume distribution is appropriate while a material dispute remains unresolved. Obtain advice on the estate’s procedural position.
The usual first steps
- Identify the disputed document, decision or asset.
- Obtain the relevant estate and Master’s Office records.
- Choose an objection, demand, negotiated solution or court process.
What to bring
Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.