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business litigation
trust and estate litigation
Attorneys in the Trust and Estate Litigation group represent institutions and individuals in a wide variety of matters, including:
- Claims for breach of fiduciary duty
- Claims to clarify trust language
- Removal of trustees
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- Will contests
- Claims of undue influence
- Disputes that arise following the death or incompetency of a family member
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We understand that emotions can run high with litigation involving
trusts, estates and family matters. This is true whether a trust company
is being sued for a breach of fiduciary duty, an heir is attempting to
recover assets transferred in a pre-death transaction, or a child is
facing the diminished capacity of an aging parent.
When working with individuals, the attorneys in the Trust and Estate
Litigation practice strive to help family members comply with their legal
obligations while, at the same time, helping them deal with what is often
an emotionally charged situation.
In addition, our Trust and Estate Litigation attorneys work
hand-in-hand with attorneys in our Private Client Group, so that you can
be assured of working with a legal team that understands the nuances of
estate planning, as well as the litigation process.
The best results are often negotiated settlements–ones that avoid the
stress, delay and expense of taking a matter through trial. We take pride
in our ability to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to the
most challenging legal, business and family disputes. But not every case
can be settled outside the courts. We have handled cases in the state and
federal courts of Missouri and Illinois, and have the litigation expertise
to successfully see the matter through trial and appeal.
Cases We Have Handled
The following are examples of how we have successfully represented
clients in various trust and estate disputes. Click on the title to read
the full story.
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