A legal malpractice claim has been filed in Chicago by a man who alleges that a deceased attorney and his estate failed to act competently in the filing of a will contest prior to the attorney’s death, thereby causing harm to the man’s legal rights. The suit seeks damages for the alleged professional negligence.
The case was brought to light by Law.com Radar, a platform tracking newly filed cases state and federal courts nationwide. The plaintiff is pursuing his claim against the attorney’s estate, following allegations that important legal rights were not preserved ahead of the lawyer’s demise.
Legal malpractice claims like these underscore the acute sensitivities of testamentary cases, and the drastic consequences that professional negligence can have on the parties directly involved. Though rare, such suits reiterate the importance of due diligence and competent performance on the part of the legal counsel, even in complex situations like end-of-life legal considerations.
For further reading on the case, visit the original case filing.