Jarred Marks Will Contests
Challenging or defending a will on grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, or improper execution.
Estate Litigation & Probate · Statewide Utah
When a will doesn't look right, a trustee won't account for the money, or an inheritance is being mishandled, you're dealing with family and finances at the same time. We represent beneficiaries, heirs, personal representatives, and trustees in contested estate and trust matters across Utah.
How We Help
Challenging or defending a will on grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, or improper execution.
Contesting trust amendments, disputes over trust interpretation, and claims that a trust was created or changed under improper pressure.
Claims against trustees and personal representatives for breach of fiduciary duty — self-dealing, mismanagement, failure to account — and defense of fiduciaries wrongly accused.
Disputes among heirs over distributions, family property, and estate assets — including real property held in estates and trusts.
Protecting vulnerable family members when there is disagreement over who should make decisions or manage assets.
Guiding personal representatives through Utah probate from appointment through final distribution — and stepping in when administration goes off track.
Free Consultation
Share a general description — whose estate or trust, your relationship to it, and what's gone wrong — and we'll follow up to discuss your options. Or call (801) 823-4379 and leave a message.
Estate disputes run on deadlines: time limits apply to contesting wills and trust actions, and assets can be distributed or dissipated while you wait. Talking to counsel early preserves options that may not exist in six months.
Common Questions
Deadlines depend on how and when the will was admitted to probate, and they can be short. If you believe a will is invalid, get advice promptly — waiting can end the claim before it starts.
Broadly, pressure that overcomes the person's own wishes — often involving isolation, dependency, or a new "helper" who ends up in the will. Whether it can be proven depends on the facts and documents.
Beneficiaries are generally entitled to information about the trust and its administration. Courts can compel an accounting and, where misconduct is shown, remove a trustee and order repayment.
Not necessarily. Many estate disputes resolve through negotiation or mediation once the facts and the law are on the table. We aim for the resolution that protects both your inheritance and, where possible, the relationships.
Deadlines in estate disputes are unforgiving. Start with a free consultation.
Call (801) 823-4379