Certilman Balin is proud to announce the launch of two new practice areas: Trust & Estate Litigation and Lending Services. These new departments reflect the firm’s continued commitment to meeting the evolving legal needs of clients in New York and New Jersey.
Trust & Estate Litigation Department
The Trust & Estate Litigation Department provides legal representation to beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and other interested parties in contested trust, estate, and guardianship matters. With expertise in Surrogate’s and Supreme Court litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution, the team works to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of judicial intervention while providing comprehensive litigation services.
The department handles:
- Representation of Fiduciaries, including Guardians, Trustees, Executors, and Administrators
- Will Contests
- Trust Disputes
- Turnover Proceedings to Reclaim Assets
- Judicial and Non-Judicial Accountings
- Valuation Issues
- Asset Recovery
- Estate Administration Conflict
- Guardianship Petitions
- Fraudulent Transfers
- Inheritance Disputes
Lending Services Practice Area
The Lending Services Practice Group at Certilman Balin specializes in assisting financial institutions, private lenders, and distressed property groups with navigating the complexities of distressed loans, commercial mortgage foreclosures, loan modifications, and forbearance agreements. With deep expertise in financial markets and commercial real estate, the team offers effective solutions to resolve distressed loan situations, protect assets, and ensure compliance.
Key services include:
- Commercial Mortgage Foreclosures
- Receiverships
- All Aspects of Loan Workouts and Restructurings
- Enforcement Actions
- Bankruptcy Representation
- Resolution of Title and Property Issues
- Note Sales
The firm is excited to expand its services with these two practice areas to address the growing demand for expert legal counsel in trust and estate matters and the lending sector. These additions strengthen our ability to deliver effective solutions and support to clients in both personal and commercial legal challenges.