Probate and Trust Litigation Attorney
Serving Beneficiaries and Trustees Across Palm Beach County
When a trustee goes silent, starts moving assets, or flat-out refuses to give beneficiaries what they’re owed, you don’t need more waiting—you need a probate and trust litigation attorney who can move fast and hit hard in a Florida courtroom.
Blue Line Law Firm represents beneficiaries and trustees in trust and probate disputes across Palm Beach County, Hendry County, and South Florida. If an estate has gone sideways, we step in and get it back on track.
We serve an online portal that allows our out-of-state clients to connect with us virtually as well
When Does Trust Litigation Becomes Necessary?
Trustees carry serious legal authority under Florida Trust Code, Chapter 736. In South Florida—where high-value real estate, retiree wealth, and multi-generational family property create real financial stakes—that authority gets abused more often than most families expect.
The disputes we handle most often involve:
- Trustee misconduct: self-dealing, unauthorized distributions, or commingling personal and trust funds
- Breach of fiduciary duty: ignoring beneficiary rights or investing trust assets for personal gain
- Contested accountings: refusing to produce financial records, violating the duty to inform under Florida Statute § 736.0813
- Undue influence: a caregiver or family member who manipulated the decedent into changing the trust
- Beneficiary disputes: competing claims over distributions or late-in-life trust amendments
If any of that sounds like your situation, trust litigation is likely the right tool to resolve it.
What a Probate and Trust Litigation Attorney Does for You
Investigates before filing. Before we take any legal action, we review trust documents, financial records, and trustee accountings to understand exactly what happened and what remedies are available under Florida law.
Acts when assets are at risk. When a trustee is moving money or stonewalling beneficiaries, time matters. We know how to pursue emergency relief through the Palm Beach County Circuit Court when the situation demands it.
Pursues or defends fiduciary claims. Under Chapter 736, trustees owe enforceable legal duties to beneficiaries. When those duties are breached, we seek damages, trustee removal, and surcharges. If you’re a trustee facing unfair accusations, we defend you just as aggressively.
Builds and defeats undue influence claims. Under Florida Statute § 733.107, there’s a rebuttable presumption of undue influence when the person who benefited from a trust change also had a confidential relationship with the decedent. We know how to build these cases—and how to defeat them.
Coordinates trust and probate together. Trust disputes often run alongside formal probate proceedings under Florida Probate Code, Chapter 733. We handle both simultaneously so nothing slips through the cracks. Visit our probate page to understand how the two intersect.
Why Families Across South Florida Choose Blue Line Law Firm
Most litigation attorneys came to this work through estate planning. We came from the opposite direction—our attorneys have backgrounds in law enforcement and prosecution. We were trained to investigate, build cases, and advocate before we ever opened a law firm.
That difference matters in trust litigation. These cases aren’t won on paperwork alone. They’re won by attorneys who know how to find what’s being hidden and present it clearly to a judge.
We’re also a local firm. We know the Palm Beach County Circuit Court. We understand the estate dynamics in Hendry County, where families near LaBelle and the Caloosahatchee River hold multi-generational agricultural property. We serve retirees, snowbirds, and working families across South Florida—and we keep our caseload manageable so clients work with an attorney, not a rotating cast of paralegals.
If a co-owned property is also part of the dispute, our partition practice handles that alongside the trust matter. If the situation started with a missing or poorly drafted estate plan, our estate planning page explains what could have prevented it. And if you’re dealing with a broader estate dispute, our probate litigation attorneys handle contested estates as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between probate litigation and trust litigation?
Can I sue a trustee in Florida?
Yes. Under the Florida Trust Code, beneficiaries can compel a trustee accounting under § 736.0813, seek removal of the trustee, and recover damages for losses caused by misconduct or breach of fiduciary duty.
What if the trust was changed right before the person died?
That’s a significant red flag. Under Florida Statute § 733.107, there’s a rebuttable presumption of undue influence when the person who benefited from the change had a confidential relationship with the decedent. Have an attorney review it before any distributions are made.
How long does trust litigation take in Florida?
Disputes resolved through mediation can close in a few months. Contested trials typically run one to two years. Emergency motions—when assets are actively being moved—can move within days.
Do you serve areas outside West Palm Beach?
Yes. We serve Palm Beach County, Hendry County, and South Florida broadly. Our LaBelle office serves clients in surrounding agricultural communities throughout the region.
Schedule your consultation with Blue Line Law Firm Today
Trust and probate disputes move fast once they start. The longer a trustee goes unchecked—or the longer a beneficiary dispute sits unresolved—the harder it becomes to recover what’s been lost. Families across Palm Beach County, Hendry County, and South Florida have trusted Blue Line Law Firm to step in when things go wrong with an estate or trust.
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