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    Eight Questions and Answers about Fiduciary Litigation

    What is fiduciary litigation?   Fiduciary litigation encompasses a wide range of legal actions including, without limitation, trust and estate litigation, will contests (also referred to as caveat proceedings), breach of individual and corporate fiduciary duty claims, and guardianship proceedings.  Fiduciary litigation is becoming increasingly relevant as the baby boomer generation continues to age.   What is a fiduciary?   A fiduciary is an individual or corporation in whom another places trust and confidence to act in their best interest.  Generally speaking, a fiduciary is tasked with prudently caring for the financial assets of another.   What are the types of fiduciary relationships? Relationships created by statute, such as in…