Estate Litigation Attorney in Coral Gables

Will Contests, Personal Representative Disputes, & Cross-Border Estate Claims

Estate litigation covers legal disputes that arise during the administration of a deceased person’s estate: challenges to a will’s validity, conflicts over how a personal representative is managing the estate, and disagreements among heirs or beneficiaries over distribution. For high-net-worth families whose assets, heirs, or fiduciaries span Latin America, the Caribbean, or Central America, these disputes carry an added layer of complexity that calls for more than a standard probate approach.

At Bridgepointe Global Counsel, we treat estate litigation as part of a broader wealth and succession picture. Our background in estate planning, trusts and wills, asset protection, and both domestic and international tax strategy means we evaluate every dispute with that full context in mind. Founded in 2015, we’ve guided clients through thousands of complex estate and tax matters, and we work fully remotely in both English and Spanish.

If you’re facing a contested estate or suspect misconduct in an estate you’re involved in, we offer free consultations and can connect with clients anywhere. Call us today at (786) 882-4122 to discuss your situation.

Estate Disputes We Handle

We represent clients on both sides of an estate dispute, whether challenging conduct or documents or defending against those challenges. Our background in estate planning and cross-border tax strategy directly informs how we analyze and pursue these matters.

Will Contests

Under Florida Statute § 732.5165, a will is void if its execution was procured by fraud, duress, mistake, or undue influence. A will may also be challenged on the grounds that the person who signed it lacked testamentary capacity at the time of execution. Interested parties may file a formal petition to initiate a hearing. We handle both the challenge and the defense of wills through this process.

Personal Representative Misconduct

Florida Statute § 733.602 establishes that a personal representative is a fiduciary who must act in the best interests of all interested persons, including beneficiaries and creditors. When that duty is breached, remedies can include removal of the personal representative, surcharge proceedings, or civil claims. We also defend personal representatives who are meeting their obligations and facing unfounded challenges.

Estate Administration Disputes

Not every conflict centers on a will’s validity. Disputes over asset distribution, interpretation of will provisions, creditor priority, and intestate succession when no valid will exists are all within our scope. For estates with assets held across multiple countries, asserting or defending rights may require coordinating across jurisdictions.

Our Trust Litigation practice addresses trustee breach of fiduciary duty, trust contests, and related trust-specific disputes separately. If your matter involves a trust rather than a will or estate administration, that page covers the applicable process in detail.

Why a Cross-Border Perspective Matters in Estate Litigation

Estates involving foreign assets, beneficiaries located outside the U.S., or personal representatives in another country introduce procedural and jurisdictional complexity that standard probate practice doesn’t always account for. When beneficiaries carry reporting obligations in multiple countries, the tax consequences of estate distributions become a live issue during litigation, not an afterthought.

Saidin M. Hernandez founded Bridgepointe Global Counsel to serve this client profile. Since 2015, we’ve built our practice around high-net-worth individuals and families with cross-border financial lives, drawing on knowledge of domestic and international tax strategy, asset protection, and succession planning. Because we communicate fluently in English and Spanish, we can engage directly with parties, documents, and counsel across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central America without the friction that language barriers introduce in contested matters. Our fully remote model means international heirs, beneficiaries, or personal representatives don’t need to travel to participate.

Start with a Free Consultation

Estate disputes move on procedural timelines. The sooner you understand your rights and options, the better positioned you may be to protect them. We offer free initial consultations, work fully remotely, and communicate in both English and Spanish. Whether you’re in Coral Gables or working with an estate that spans multiple countries, Bridgepointe Global Counsel can help you assess the matter. Call (786) 882-4122 to speak with our team.