Bartenstein Law

Meet Ted Bartenstein

Mr. Bartenstein is a trial lawyer and the Owner of Bartenstein Law. It was over 30 years ago that Ted tried his first will contest to a jury. He now focuses his practice on litigating Estate and Trust disputes, in both Kentucky and Indiana. These kinds of cases include:

  • Will contests
  • Trust contests
  • Contested appointment of fiduciaries (Trustees, Executors, etc.)
  • Disputed heirs
  • Dower disputes (Claim to recover Spousal share of assets)

Mr. Bartenstein grew up in Northern Virginia, attended the University of Virginia for two years, and finished his undergraduate and law school training in Louisville. He and his wife, Teresa Clare Bartenstein have two adult children and three grandchildren living in California. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, playing music with his friends, attending live theatre and running the trails in Cherokee Park.

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Practice Areas

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Estate and Trust Litigation

We resolve Will and Trust disputes and protect family interests in court. Do you suspect that someone has exploited or otherwise improperly taken advantage of a friend or relative? They can do this by controlling access,  and inserting themselves into financial dealings, or by entering into self-serving transactions that are not in the best interest of the friend or relative? What do you do when you suspect someone is making a friend or relative change their will?

We can help sort it out and pursue recovery of any funds improperly taken.

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real estate
Civil, Commercial, and Real Estate Litigation

Enforcement of anti-compete clauses, misrepresentations in business sales, lease disputes, mechanics lien claims, construction defect claims and other breach of contract issues.

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insurance
Insurance Coverage Disputes

Mr. Bartenstein has litigated insurance coverage disputes for over 35 years, and understands a variety of coverage concepts and limitations.

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appeals
Appeals

Mr. Bartenstein has extensive experience handling appeals, and welcomes the opportunity to strategize with other attorneys on potential errors that might support a reversal.

Why Choose Us?

Specialized Expertise

Mr. Bartenstein is a seasoned advocate with extensive experience in Estate and Trust law. We understand the nuances of this specialized field and are equipped to handle even the most challenging cases, whether involving contested wills, trust disputes, or fiduciary misconduct.

Personalized Approach

At Bartenstein Law, we believe that every client deserves individualized attention. We take the time to understand your unique situation and goals, crafting tailored legal strategies that reflect your needs. Our small size allows us to be agile and responsive, ensuring you receive the support and guidance you deserve throughout the litigation process.

Compassionate Guidance

Dealing with Estate and Trust disputes can be emotionally challenging. Our team offers not only legal expertise but also compassion and understanding. We strive to alleviate your stress by providing clear communication, honest assessments, and unwavering support as we guide you through each step of the litigation journey.

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Hope Boyd
01:35 29 Apr 25
I worked with Ted on a trust dispute for 7 years. In that time, we developed an excellent working relationship. I learned that I could count on Ted to help me navigate my complex case, while actively anticipating legal hurdles/delays. Ted is a clear and effective estate and trust litigator and an impressive communicator. His fearlessness in depositions made the opposition request that he not continue conducting them, if that gives you an idea of his effectiveness? It's with ease that I recommend Ted to others.
Melissa Dailey
03:45 26 Apr 25
Had a very complex estate that I needed assistance with determination of rightful heirs. Ted Bartenstein was instrumental in getting the necessary genealogy and dna testing needed to determine the rightful heirs.
Tim Foster
17:39 08 Mar 25
My family and I want to thank Mr. Bartenstein for his work on our will dispute and caregiver fraud case, but most importantly for his compassion, listening and understanding our case. It was a difficult and emotional time for our family, but Mr. Bartenstein always heard and understood our concerns, and questions. He was to review voluminous amounts of documents and information to find unknown avenues of pertinent information and witnesses and distill it down to a clear presentation of our complaint. We had many people involved in our case, but his involvement was by far the most important and helpful. Thank you again.

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