Peck Ritchey, LLC

Few families expect to face a dispute over a loved one’s estate, questions surrounding capacity, or disagreements about how assets should be managed and distributed. Yet these situations arise more often than many people realize, particularly when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Major life transitions such as remarriage, retirement, downsizing, illness, a dementia diagnosis, or the death of a loved one often bring difficult conversations to the surface. Questions surrounding inheritance, caregiving, financial decision-making, and long-term wishes can be uncomfortable to discuss, causing many families to postpone them until circumstances force them into the open.

When expectations are not clearly communicated, misunderstandings can quickly escalate into conflicts. Adult children may have differing views about a parent’s care. A second marriage can introduce competing interests between a spouse and biological children. Family members may disagree about inheritance, asset management, or whether a loved one’s wishes are being properly honored. These situations are deeply personal, emotionally charged, and more common than many people realize.

At Peck Ritchey, LLC, attorneys help families navigate these challenges and provide experienced counsel when disputes arise.

Even the most carefully crafted estate plan can become the subject of litigation. Peck Ritchey, LLC represents clients in will contests, trust disputes, guardianship matters, and other estate-related conflicts involving allegations of undue influence, lack of capacity, or fiduciary misconduct. Whether challenging a document that may not reflect a loved one’s wishes or defending a valid estate plan against contest, the firm’s attorneys work to protect both their clients’ interests and the intentions of those who created the plan.

“A well-crafted estate plan is only effective if a person’s wishes are ultimately honored. Whether we are helping families plan for the future or resolving disputes after a loved one’s death, our goal is to protect those intentions and provide clarity during difficult times,” says Managing Partner Kerry R. Peck.

From proactive planning to courtroom advocacy, Peck Ritchey, LLC helps families protect loved ones, preserve legacies, and navigate life’s most difficult conversations while delivering winning solutions in and out of the courtroom.