Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, P.C.

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Probate Litigation

Smith Haughey is recognized as a premier litigation firm - and our experienced, effective probate litigation attorneys are one reason why.

With the aging of the population and the growing prevalence of "blended" families, probate litigation has become increasingly common. A great deal of wealth is being passed from one generation to another, and fighting over an inheritance is unquestionably on the rise.

Probate litigation is a unique area of law, and probate court has its own special set of rules. In addition, mediation is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to litigation. Our attorneys are well versed in the complexities and idiosyncrasies of both options. They are also attuned to the sensitivities involved in these matters. Contested probate can tear apart families and friends, and our attorneys work hard to minimize the damage.

Because Smith Haughey is a full-service law firm, our probation litigation attorneys can also call upon the expertise of other specialists as needed - including tax attorneys, family law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, elder law attorneys, and more. This "one-stop" approach provides a more efficient, economical solution for our clients.

Experience

We represent families, heirs, fiduciaries and creditors in a wide range of probate litigation matters, including:

  • Contested wills, estates and trusts
  • Contested guardianship and conservatorship
  • Determination of heirs and testacy
  • Challenges to jointly owned properties
  • Determination of spousal and family rights
  • Breach of fiduciary duties
  • Contested attorney and fiduciary fees
  • Tax apportionment
  • Objections to inventories and accounts
  • Sale of estate and trust assets
  • Claims for distribution

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Diversity

The practice of law is, by definition, the pursuit of social justice. So it should come as no surprise that equal opportunity is woven into the very fabric of our firm. Our mission is to fully apreciate and understand the value of diversity among our employees, clients, and our community. We consistently work to enhance the diversity in our firm and community and to incorporate the values of diversity into our firm's vision, culture, policies and practices. We have implemented a variety of programs designed to help all of us at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge live these principles every day. These include everything from participating in the Grand Rapids Bar Association Clerkship Diversity Program to sending employees to a two-day workshop at the Community Institute for Healing Racism to supporting programs that get abused women on their feet and back in the workforce. We also have a diversity committee comprised of 25 attorneys and staff members from all four of our offices who meet regularly to direct the firm's efforts. We are proud that 60% of our workforce is female and that in the past five years 40% of our new attorneys have been female. In addition to 20 female attorneys, nine of whom are shareholders, women hold all of the firm's top management positions. Our goal is to provide our employees and clients with the skill, understanding, experience, and creativity to attain their goals in a diverse world.

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