William T Hennessey III

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Probate, Trust & Guardianship Litigation

Gunster enjoys a long tradition as one of the most highly respected probate and trust litigation firms in Florida. Our attorneys are recognized as top lawyers in their field and are designated among some of the most prestigous organizations nationally. Members of our Probate, Trust & Guardianship Litigation practice are Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC); have been recognized as Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers in the South Florida Legal Guide; and are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Our lawyers are active in the drafting of trust, estate and guardianship legislation for the State of Florida, are leaders in the State Bar, and are frequent lecturers and authors on probate and trust litigation topics throughout Florida and the United States. Our practice leader is chair of the Probate and Trust Litigation Committee for the Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section.

Few if any law firms can match the depth of Gunster's probate, trust and guardianship litigation practice. Our attorneys focus their practices almost exclusively in this area of the law. Gunster distinguishes itself through personalized service and institutional strength, and we pride ourselves on our ability to offer innovative solutions to the most complex of issues.

We address all aspects of trust, estate and guardianship litigation and complex and disputed administration, including:
* Breach of fiduciary claims—defense and prosecution
* Accounting litigation
* Fiduciary surcharge and removal litigation
* Will and trust contests
* Guardianship litigation and incapacity proceedings
* Trust modification, reformation and termination
* Will and trust construction proceedings

Fellow - American College of Trust & Estate Counsel

William T Hennessey III
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart PA
Las Olas Centre #1400
450 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301-4206
Tel: 954 650-0663
Fax: 561 655-5677
E-mail: whennessey@gunster.com

Practice Areas
* Complex and Disputed Estate and Trust Administration
* Probate, Trust, and Guardianship Litigation
* Will and Trust Contests and Defense of Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries
* Will and Trust Construction
* Trust Modification, Revocation, and Termination
* Surcharge and Removal Litigation
* Competency Proceedings
* Appointment of Guardian

Mr. Hennessey is Chairman of the Probate and Trust Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section (RPPTL) of the Florida Bar and is a member of RPPTL's Executive Council. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a frequent author and lecturer on probate and trust litigation topics.