Attorney Liability

Learn about attorney liability in estate planning. Understand when lawyers can be held responsible for errors in wills, trusts, and estate documents.

Can I sue my estate planning attorney if they make a mistake on my will or trust?

Yes, attorneys can be held liable for professional malpractice if they make errors in estate planning documents that cause financial harm. Common grounds include missing deadlines, improper document execution, failing to understand tax implications, or not following client instructions. However, proving malpractice requires showing the attorney breached their duty of care and that this breach directly caused measurable damages. Many malpractice cases arise from poorly drafted trusts that don't achieve the client's intended goals or wills that get contested due to execution errors.