Tennessee & Georgia Estate & Trust Litigation Attorneys

Facing Will or Estate Issues? We're Here to Guide You Through It

If a loved one's will doesn't reflect what you know they intended, a trustee isn't managing a trust the way they should, or an executor is mishandling an estate, you don't have to accept it. You have the right to challenge it. From our offices in Chattanooga and Winchester, Tennessee, and Dalton, Georgia, Davis & Davis represents heirs and beneficiaries across Tennessee and Georgia and we don't back down when a fiduciary, executor, or opposing party isn't acting in good faith.

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Estate & Trust Disputes We Handle in Tennessee & Georgia

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Will Contests

We investigate the circumstances behind a will's signing and build the case for invalidating it when undue influence, incapacity, or improper execution is at play.

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Trustee Disputes

We hold trustees accountable, pursuing formal accountings, removal, or litigation when a trustee mismanages assets or puts their own interests ahead of the beneficiaries'.

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Executor Misconduct

We step in when an executor isn't administering an estate properly, pushing for the transparency and correction beneficiaries are entitled to.

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Inheritance Disputes

We represent heirs and beneficiaries in resolving disagreements over how an estate or trust is distributed, through negotiation or litigation.

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Probate Litigation

We take on contested probate matters that go beyond routine administration, representing clients through the full court process when a dispute can't be resolved informally.

Why Families Choose Davis & Davis for Estate & Trust Disputes

Estate and trust litigation is personal — it usually involves family, and it usually comes with real emotional weight on top of the legal complexity. Here's what that means for you:

Judicial Experience

Founder Floyd Don Davis served as Franklin County General Sessions Judge from 1982 until his retirement in 2004. His son Robert Davis carries that tradition forward today as the current Municipal Judge in Decherd, TN — two attorneys, two judgeships, one firm.

Mediation Expertise

Robert Davis also holds an LL.M. in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from Chapman University School of Law, with hands-on mediation experience through the Riverside Superior Court system — training that can resolve estate and trust conflicts without the cost of a full trial.

Trial-Ready Advocacy

Insurance companies and uncooperative fiduciaries sometimes bank on families backing down before a fight really starts. We don't. If a trustee, executor, or opposing party refuses to act in good faith, our attorneys are ready to take the case all the way to trial.

Family-Led, Locally Rooted

Floyd founded the firm here in Franklin County, and his sons Robert and Andy both came home after law school to practice alongside him — attorneys who know the local courts, the local families, and the community they've always called home.

Nationally Recognized Trial Attorneys

This firm's reputation extends well beyond estate and trust work. Attorney Andy Peters Davis has spent four consecutive years on The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list and was named one of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

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What to Expect From the Estate & Trust Litigation Process

Estate and trust disputes move at different speeds depending on the issue — some require urgent action (for example, a limited window to contest a will), while others develop over weeks or months as trustee or executor conduct becomes clear.


When you contact Davis & Davis:

  1. We start with a conversation about your situation — what's happened, what documents exist (the will, trust, or estate records), and what outcome you're looking for.
  2. We evaluate your options, including whether mediation, negotiation, or litigation is the more effective path for your specific dispute.
  3. We handle the process directly with you, keeping you informed at each stage rather than leaving you to track down updates.


Because deadlines in estate and trust matters can be strict and vary by case, don't wait to talk to an attorney if you believe something is wrong with a will, trust, or estate administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I contest a will in Tennessee or Georgia?

    Yes, but will contests generally have to be based on specific legal grounds — such as concerns about undue influence, the deceased's mental capacity at the time the will was signed, or problems with how the will was executed — and there are time limits that apply. Because those deadlines and requirements can be strict and vary by circumstance, it's important to talk to an attorney as soon as you have concerns.

  • What can I do if I think a trustee isn't acting properly?

    Trustees have a legal duty to manage a trust in the beneficiaries' interest. If you believe a trustee is mismanaging assets, favoring themselves, or not following the terms of the trust, an attorney can review the situation and explain what options — from a formal accounting request to litigation — may be available.

  • What counts as executor misconduct?

    Executor misconduct can include failing to properly inventory or protect estate assets, favoring certain heirs, missing required deadlines, or otherwise not administering the estate the way the will (or state law) requires. If you're a beneficiary and something about how an estate is being handled doesn't seem right, it's worth having it reviewed.

  • Do estate and trust disputes always go to court?

    Not necessarily. Many disputes can be resolved through mediation or negotiation, which is often faster and less costly than litigation. Davis & Davis evaluates each case to determine the most effective path, and is prepared to litigate when that's what the situation requires.

  • Can I adopt my stepchild?

    Step-parent adoption is possible and is one of the more common types of adoption we help with, though the exact process depends on your specific family situation.

Protect What's Rightfully Yours — Let's Talk About Your Next Step

Whether you're contesting a will, questioning a trustee, or dealing with executor misconduct, you deserve honest answers and a firm that will fight for you. Contact Davis & Davis for a free, no-obligation consultation.