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Estate and trust litigation is difficult to navigate when your primary concern is to ensure the desires of your loved ones are honored while sometimes having to factor in your own entitlements or interests and trying to minimize family discord. At Stein Sperling, our experienced estate and trusts litigation attorneys understand this sensitive dichotomy and how it may play a role in your litigation strategy. We represent trustees, executors, and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration matters, tackling issues such as breach of fiduciary duty and contesting estate planning documents. In collaboration with our knowledgeable estate and trusts department, our litigation team provides comprehensive support to achieve the best results.

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Cole, Andrew
E. Andrew Cole
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Cornwell, Judith
Judith G. Cornwell
Senior Counsel
Etta, Bethel
Bethel B. Etta
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Garcia, Eduardo
Eduardo S. Garcia
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Lee, Flora
Flora K. Lee
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McClure, Alexia
Alexia Kent McClure
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Moeller, Joseph
Joseph M. Moeller
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Pavlides, Matthew
Matthew J. Pavlides
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Peters, Deanna
Deanna L. Peters
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Saingbe, Ritozeh
Ritozeh A. Saingbe
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Schwaber, Jeffrey
Jeffrey M. Schwaber
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Snively, Susan
Susan H. Snively
eDiscovery Counsel

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