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Probate & Trust Administration

Trusted Counsel in Probate and Trust Administration for Individuals, Families, and Fiduciaries

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At Friday, Eldredge & Clark, our Trust and Estate Planning attorneys guide clients through every phase of probate and trust administration with care, precision, and efficiency. We work closely with executors, trustees, and beneficiaries to ensure that estate plans are faithfully executed, tax obligations are met, and assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes. From navigating complex probate proceedings to resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with fiduciary duties, our team delivers steady counsel and practical solutions that protect families and preserve legacies.

Our team of Trust and Estate Planning attorneys are highly ranked by legal publications including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers High Net Worth and Mid-South Super Lawyers. In Best Lawyers, all of the group’s partners are recognized for their work and two were named “2026 Lawyer of the Year” for their work in Trust and Estate Litigation and Non-Profit/Charities Law. Additionally, Best Lawyers/U.S. News ranked the group the highest in the state in Non-Profit/Charities Law. Chambers High Net Worth recognized four of the group’s attorneys for their work in Private Wealth Law and four of the group’s attorneys were recognized as Mid-South Super Lawyers.

Many of the attorneys in the Trust and Estate Planning practice area are Certified Public Accountants (inactive) and all have Master of Laws in Taxation. Six attorneys have been named as a Fellow by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Areas of Focus

Probate Proceedings

You have the assurance of knowing that we have extensive experience handling probate proceedings for all kinds of estates. The settling of an estate is a process that requires careful compliance with the Probate Code and tax requirements, and we protect our clients’ interests by helping their personal representatives fulfill all of those obligations. We also guide executors through any asset sales that may be required for liquidity or estate distribution, seeking the most favorable terms, and working with appraisal experts to determine the proper methods of asset valuation.

Dispute Resolution

We have proven success representing clients in controversies with the IRS on estate valuation and other tax matters. Also, we regularly help resolve sensitive issues regarding the validity, construction, and administration of wills and trusts, and we handle claims against fiduciaries and probate disputes. When litigation is necessary we collaborate with firm trial attorneys who are recognized as among the best trial lawyers in our state.

Estate Planning

Every client’s estate planning environment and preferences are different, but everyone needs a complete and up-to-date estate plan. We can help you clarify and achieve your goals for the accumulation, preservation, and transfer of wealth in the context of your own unique circumstances. The process often involves creating a variety of lifetime and testamentary trusts and employing strategic wealth transfer techniques to protect and preserve family assets and to minimize the impact of taxes. We customize estate plans to suit your particular needs so that they address all the important aspects of your financial situation:
– Personal tax planning
– Business planning
– Retirement planning
– Life insurance planning
– Planning for disability and special needs
– Risk management and asset protection
– Family legacy and philanthropy

Summary
  • Comprehensive Estate Administration: Advising executors, trustees, and beneficiaries on probate and trust administration to ensure compliance with state law and fiduciary duties.
  • Strategic Tax Guidance: Coordinating with fiduciaries and tax advisors on post-mortem planning, estate tax elections, and preparation of estate and gift tax returns.
  • Efficient Probate Representation: Managing all aspects of probate proceedings, including asset valuation, sales, and distribution, while ensuring full compliance with the Probate Code.
  • Experienced Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in estate, trust, and tax controversies, including IRS valuation disputes and fiduciary claims.
  • Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Team: Combining deep experience in tax, accounting, and estate law to provide holistic, results-driven counsel for individuals and corporate fiduciaries.
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