Protecting Your Legacy and Beneficiary Rights

Are you facing uncertainty about your rightful inheritance? At Corcoran Smith Law, our Inheritance Disputes & Beneficiary Rights Practice Group is here to help protect what’s rightfully yours. We represent heirs, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries in navigating the legal challenges of contested wills, trust disputes, probate conflicts, and mismanaged estates. If you suspect wrongdoing, we provide strategic legal guidance backed by decades of estate litigation experience.

Why Choose Corcoran Smith Law for Your Inheritance Dispute?

We offer:

• Proven experience in will and trust litigation.
• A structured, flat-fee Initial Case Assessment (ICA) to help clients make informed decisions.
• Transparent guidance on your rights, legal remedies, and strategic next steps.
• Multiple engagement models, including flat-fee, contingency, and hybrid arrangements, tailored to the nature of your claim and your goals.
• Our ICA package includes an in-depth legal analysis without the surprise of hourly billing. Whether you're dealing with a disinherited claim, fiduciary misconduct, or fraudulent estate planning documents, we bring clarity to complex inheritance issues.
  

Our Proven Legal Approach to Beneficiary Rights Matters

Step 1: Initial Consultation - We listen carefully to your concerns, background, and goals. If the matter is a fit for our practice, we proceed with an Initial Case Assessment.

Step 2: Initial Case Assessment (ICA) - Our ICA includes up to 8 hours of attorney time for document review, legal research, and strategy development. We analyze estate planning documents, trust instruments, probate filings, and correspondence. This is done at a flat fee for predictable costs and at a highly discounted hourly rate—all so our clients can fully understand their inheritance rights before committing to costly litigation. We assess your standing, possible claims, evidentiary challenges, and statute of limitations.

Step 3: ICA Memorandum Delivery - You’ll receive a written memorandum summarizing our findings, conclusions, and suggested next steps. This allows you to proceed confidently with litigation, negotiation, or mediation — or not proceed at all — with full knowledge of your legal position.

Step 4: Optional Add-On Services - We draft and issue formal demand letters to the disputed party, outlining your legal rights, the violations of those rights, and demanding corrective action. We also offer negotiation representation and expedited service as flat-fee add-ons tailored to the urgency and complexity of your case.

After these four steps, our clients are in a position to make an informed decision on their next steps, which often include settlement negotiations, undergoing mediation, or initiating litigation. Regardless of the ultimate decision, we are with our clients every step of the way through their journey to preserve their inheritance and enforce their beneficiary rights.

Get Legal Clarity Before You Commit

We understand that family inheritance disputes are emotionally charged and financially impactful. Our goal is to give you clarity without pressure. Many of our clients appreciate the ICA model because it empowers them with legal knowledge before deciding to litigate.

Call Now to Schedule Your Initial Consultation

Don’t let confusion, deception, or misconduct jeopardize your inheritance. Call our intake line now at (415) 275-1492 to speak with a member of our team and book an appointment with one of our experienced inheritance dispute attorneys.