Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer and Attorney
Fighting For What's Rightfully Yours In A Florida Probate Dispute?
Speak Directly With Matt Weidner And Get A Free Same-Day Assessment Of Your Case, Your Options, And Your Best Path Forward
- Matt Weidner will personally review your case — not a case manager or associate
- We'll assess whether you have a viable probate litigation claim
- We'll explain exactly what you're up against and what your options are
- We'll give you an honest read on your best legal strategy
- We'll tell you directly if the case is or isn't worth pursuing
- All 100% free with zero pressure and zero commitment needed
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Florida Probate Litigation Lawyer and Attorney
Fighting For What's Rightfully Yours In A Florida Probate Dispute?
Speak Directly With Matt Weidner And Get A Free Same-Day Assessment Of Your Case, Your Options, And Your Best Path Forward
- Matt Weidner will personally review your case — not a case manager or associate
- We'll assess whether you have a viable probate litigation claim
- We'll explain exactly what you're up against and what your options are
- We'll give you an honest read on your best legal strategy
- We'll tell you directly if the case is or isn't worth pursuing
- All 100% free with zero pressure and zero commitment needed
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Weidner Law Has over 25 Years Of Florida Probate Experience with Thousands of families served
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Why Choose Us?
Probate litigation is one of the most specialized areas of Florida law — and one of the most consequential. When a will is being contested, an executor is being challenged, or a beneficiary dispute has turned into a legal fight, the attorney you choose makes a real difference in how it unfolds. Matt Weidner has spent 25+ years litigating contested probate matters in Florida courts. He has seen virtually every form these disputes take, from straightforward will contests to multi-party estate battles involving unclear documents, alleged undue influence, and fiduciary misconduct. That depth of experience means he knows how Florida probate judges think, where cases get won and lost, and how to build a strategy that holds up when it matters.
When you reach out, you speak directly with Matt — not a case manager, not a junior associate. He personally reviews the facts of your situation, gives you an honest assessment of whether you have a viable claim, and tells you exactly what your options are and what pursuing them realistically looks like. If the case has merit, he will tell you. If it does not, he will tell you that too. No pressure, no upsell, no vague reassurances — just a clear-eyed read on where you stand and what to do next.
Don’t wait — get a free same-day case assessment directly from Matt Weidner today.
How It Works
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Go Over Your Case Directly With Matt So You Know Exactly Where You Stand
Matt will review the specific facts of your situation, walk you through your legal options, and give you an honest read on your best path forward. No confusion, no runaround.
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If you decide to move forward, you are covered by an attorney with 1,500+ successful cases handled. We can discuss representation directly after your assessment.
* Free evaluations, action plans, and other complimentary services are offered at Weidner Law’s discretion and are not guaranteed; eligibility varies by case type and the firm’s ability to assist. For matters the firm accepts, your case is reviewed directly by attorney Matt Weidner. Contacting the firm or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship, and no specific outcome is guaranteed. An attorney-client relationship is established only upon a signed retainer agreement.
Meet Matt Weidner & The Weidner Law Team
Matt Weidner is a Florida civil litigation attorney based in St. Petersburg who has spent 25+ years handling contested probate matters across Florida’s state and federal courts. Where most attorneys treat probate litigation as an occasional add-on to their general practice, Matt focuses on it with the depth that comes from handling these disputes every day — will contests, challenges to executor conduct, breach of fiduciary duty claims, trust disputes, and beneficiary conflicts. He understands how these cases actually develop in Florida probate courts, what judges look for, and what it takes to build a position that holds up under pressure. Clients who have worked with other attorneys before coming to Matt consistently say the same thing: the difference is in the detail and the directness.
The Weidner Law Team works closely with Matt to ensure every matter receives careful attention from the moment you reach out. But when it comes to your case — reviewing the facts, assessing the merits, and developing the strategy — that is Matt’s work personally. The team is built to support that commitment: organized, responsive, and focused on making sure nothing falls through the cracks while Matt focuses on what matters most for your situation.
Our Services
Experienced representation for contested probate matters and estate disputes throughout Florida.
- Will Contests and Challenges
- Challenges to Personal Representative Conduct
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Trust Disputes and Trust Litigation
- Beneficiary Conflicts and Distribution Disputes
- Probate Court Appeals
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Who we Help
If you are involved in a probate dispute or believe an estate is not being handled the way it should be, we can help.
- Beneficiaries who believe a will was signed under undue influence or pressure
- Family members questioning whether the executor is acting in everyone's best interest
- People who were unexpectedly left out of a will or had their share reduced
- Co-beneficiaries in a dispute over how estate assets are being distributed
- Heirs whose inheritance is being challenged or contested by another party
- Anyone who received an unfavorable probate court ruling and wants to appeal
Frequently Asked Questions
Every situation is different, and the only reliable way to know is to have an attorney review the specific facts. Many people contact us unsure whether what they are dealing with rises to the level of a legal claim — and in many cases, it does. We help you understand what the law says about your situation, what your realistic options are, and whether pursuing the matter makes sense. The fastest way to get that clarity is to reach out for a free case assessment.
Yes. For every matter the firm accepts, Matt personally reviews the facts and handles the case. You will not be handed off to a case manager or a junior associate. That is a commitment we make to every client.
Timing matters in probate litigation. Florida law sets specific deadlines for contesting a will, challenging an executor, and filing certain probate claims — and waiting too long can limit or eliminate your options entirely. If you are involved in a dispute or believe something is wrong with how an estate is being handled, the safest move is to get a legal assessment as soon as possible. Call us or submit the form and we can review your situation right away.
Costs depend on the complexity of the matter, the strategy involved, and how the case develops. What we can tell you is that your initial case assessment is completely free — no obligation, no pressure. Matt will give you an honest picture of what pursuing the matter would realistically involve so you can make an informed decision before committing to anything.
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If you are involved in a probate dispute, the sooner you understand your legal position the better. Matt Weidner will review your situation personally and give you a clear, honest read on your options — at no cost and with no commitment required.
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Florida Probate Litigation: Understanding Your Rights in a Contested Estate Matter
Florida probate litigation is not a single type of case — it is a category of contested legal matters that arise when something about how an estate is being handled is wrong, or when someone believes a will does not reflect what the deceased actually wanted. The disputes that fall under this category are distinct from routine probate administration, and they require a different kind of attorney: one who litigates, not just one who files paperwork.
The most common forms of Florida probate litigation are will contests, challenges to personal representative conduct, breach of fiduciary duty claims, trust disputes, and beneficiary conflicts over asset distribution. Each carries its own procedural rules and deadlines. A will contest, for example, requires the challenger to have legal standing as an “interested person” under Florida law, and must be based on recognized grounds — undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, fraud, or improper execution under F.S. 732.5165. Filing without meeting both requirements is not a viable claim.
Timing is one of the most consequential factors in any Florida probate dispute. Once a Notice of Administration is properly served under F.S. 733.212, interested parties generally have three months to file objections. That window closes fast — and one of the first things an experienced Florida probate litigation attorney investigates is whether the Notice of Administration was served correctly in the first place, because a defective notice may mean the deadline clock has not actually started running. That kind of threshold analysis is not something a general practice attorney typically knows to look for.
Many probate disputes resolve before trial through negotiation or mediation. But the outcome of that negotiation depends almost entirely on the strength of the legal position you have built. A personal representative who knows the beneficiaries have competent litigation counsel behaves differently than one who does not. Executor misconduct cases — where a personal representative has failed to account for assets, delayed distributions, or engaged in self-dealing — can result in removal from their role, a surcharge action for financial losses caused, and recovery of attorney fees under F.S. 733.609 if the breach is proven.
If you believe something is wrong with how an estate is being handled in Florida, the question is not whether the situation feels unfair — probate courts do not invalidate wills because an outcome feels unfair. The question is whether the facts of your situation meet the legal standard for a viable claim. The fastest way to get a clear answer to that question is to have an experienced Florida probate litigation attorney review the specifics of your case directly.
Why Florida Families Choose Weidner Law for Probate Litigation
Contested probate matters demand an attorney who litigates in Florida courts regularly — not someone who handles an estate dispute once a year between other practice areas. Matt Weidner has been admitted to the Florida Bar since 1999 and has spent 25+ years handling civil litigation and contested probate matters across Florida’s state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. That breadth of court experience is not incidental — it matters when a probate dispute involves questions of federal jurisdiction, out-of-state parties, or appellate proceedings following an unfavorable probate court ruling.
Weidner Law is based in St. Petersburg and serves clients throughout Florida. Probate disputes arise wherever the decedent lived — Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Duval County, Miami-Dade, Broward — and Matt’s statewide admissions mean the firm can represent clients in Florida probate courts across the state without the jurisdictional limitations that constrain locally-focused practices. For families dealing with estates that span multiple counties or involve out-of-state beneficiaries, that reach is a practical advantage from day one.
With 1,500+ cases handled and 1,000+ five-star reviews from Florida clients, the firm’s track record reflects consistent results across a range of contested matters. Matt’s work has been cited by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, MSNBC, and the Associated Press — recognition that reflects both the complexity of the cases he handles and the depth of his understanding of how Florida courts approach civil and probate litigation. Every matter the firm accepts is reviewed personally by Matt Weidner. Clients are not passed to a case manager or a junior associate. That commitment is not a marketing claim — it is how the firm is structured, and it is what makes the free same-day case assessment genuinely valuable rather than a handoff to someone who will report back later.
For anyone involved in a contested probate matter anywhere in Florida, the starting point is a direct conversation with Matt about the specific facts of the situation. That conversation is free, carries no obligation, and gives you an honest assessment of where you stand and what your options realistically are.
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