Estate and Trust Litigation Practice Overview

This document is a guide detailing the Estate and Trust Litigation practice at Stinson LLP. It outlines the firm's focus on providing sophisticated advice and advocacy for clients involved in disputes related to estates and trusts. The guide describes the experienced team, which includes litigators knowledgeable in trust and estate law, as well as estate planning attorneys. It highlights the firm's capabilities in representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in various disputes, including those related to trust administration, breach of fiduciary duty, and will validity challenges. The document also presents specific case examples, such as the determination of heirship for a musician who died intestate and the representation of beneficiaries in family trusts valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Additionally, it discusses the successful navigation of complex legal issues and the importance of mediation in resolving disputes to preserve trust assets.