An attorney who specializes in probate litigation can perform a number of tasks for a client depending on the circumstances. If the client is seeking to challenge a will or trust, a probate attorney can issue such a challenge and also can bring a lawsuit against a will that may have been misinterpreted or poorly constructed, seek a legal reformation or modification of a trust, or even move to dissolve a trust that no longer serves a practical purpose.
In other instances a probate attorney can help seek justice without the death of an individual. Examples of this kind of conduct include bringing a lawsuit against the appointment or ill conduct of a guardian or suing a fiduciary for failing to act in the best interest of a trust.