Nashville Estate Litigation Attorneys — Higgins Estate Group

When an Estate Is Contested, You Need a Litigation Attorney — Not a Generalist

Higgins Estate Group represents families and heirs in contested probate matters, inheritance disputes, partition actions, will contests, and executor misconduct cases throughout Middle Tennessee. We are litigation attorneys. We handle disputes — not just paperwork.

When an estate goes sideways, you are not looking for someone to file forms. You need an attorney who knows how to fight in Davidson County Probate Court, how to force a sale of inherited property under Tennessee law, and how to hold a misbehaving executor accountable.

We Represent Heirs, Beneficiaries, and Co-Owners in Disputed Estates

Most of our clients come to us after something has already gone wrong. A sibling is blocking the sale of an inherited property. An executor has gone silent — or worse, has been taking from the estate. A will appeared after a parent’s death that nobody knew about, or that doesn’t reflect what the parent actually wanted.

These situations are stressful, often unfair, and legally complex. Tennessee probate law gives you rights as an heir or beneficiary — but those rights are only as strong as your ability to enforce them.

Higgins Estate Group focuses on the enforcement side. If you have a legitimate dispute over an estate, an inheritance, or inherited property, we want to hear about it.

Cases we handle:

• Partition actions — forcing the sale of inherited real estate when co-owners cannot agree
• Will contests — challenging a will based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud
• Executor misconduct — removing or suing an executor who is mismanaging or stealing from an estate
• Contested probate — disputes over the administration of an estate in Tennessee probate court
• Inheritance disputes — sibling conflicts, disputed distributions, and heir disagreements
• Conservatorship litigation — contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings
• Elder financial exploitation — recovering assets taken from a vulnerable family member

Is Your Inheritance at Risk?

If a family member is blocking a property sale, an executor has gone quiet, or a will does not look right, you may have legal options. Call Higgins Estate Group to discuss your situation.

866.972.0125 | 615.353.0930

A Litigation-Focused Practice in Nashville

Higgins Estate Group is not a general practice firm. We focus specifically on contested estate and probate matters in Middle Tennessee. That focus matters when your case goes to court.

Jim Higgins has practiced estate law in Tennessee since 1993. The firm’s attorneys have handled partition lawsuits, contested probate proceedings, executor removal actions, and will contests in Davidson County and throughout Middle Tennessee.

We represent clients in:

• Davidson County Probate Court (Nashville)
• Williamson County (Franklin, Brentwood)
• Rutherford County (Murfreesboro)
• Wilson County (Lebanon, Mt. Juliet)
• Sumner County (Hendersonville, Gallatin)
• Middle Tennessee generally

Contested estate matters are time-sensitive. Tennessee law imposes deadlines on will contests, creditor claims, and partition actions that can extinguish your rights if missed.

Talk to an Estate Litigation Attorney About Your Situation

If you are dealing with a disputed estate, a property conflict between heirs, or an executor you do not trust, the first step is a conversation. We offer free consultations and will tell you directly whether you have a viable case and what your options are under Tennessee law.

Call 615.353.0930 or 866.972.0125, or use the contact form below.

Higgins Estate Group — Nashville, Tennessee. Last Updated: June 2026