Caitlyn B. Sikorski
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Milwaukee
David J. Sisson
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Milwaukee
8:30 a.m. : Recent Developments in Fiduciary Litigation
- Wisconsin Case law update
- Notable cases in other jurisdictions
9:20 a.m. : Unique Procedural Rules in Fiduciary Litigation
- Discussion of various claims that can be brought under the WI Trust Code, the Probate Code, the Marital Property Act, the Guardianship Statutes, and the Uniform Power of Attorney for Finances and Property Act
- In depth review of how to file claims (petition or summons and complaint), when to file claims (statues of limitations issues), and where to file (civil court or probate court)
- Understanding critical differences in the discovery process compared to traditional civil litigation
10:10 a.m. : Break
10:25 a.m. :Developing Strategies for Winning Your Case Through Motion Practice
- Utilizing motions to prohibit trustee fees to level the playing field
- Requesting interim and substitute fiduciaries during litigation
- Motions to compel payments, reimbursements and distributions
11:15 a.m. :Drafting and Responding to Initial Pleadings
- Recognizing how the structure of a petition differs from a typical civil complaint
- Incorporating legal arguments and authorities into an initial pleading
- Taking advantage of the full range of remedies into claims for relief
- Identifying critical defenses and structuring objections to petitions to protect the interests of a trustee
12:05 p.m. : Program Concludes
Following program start times, webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from above listed times.
- Understand how civil litigation intersects with trusts and estates
- Learn creative strategies for motion practice and litigation
- Review recent developments in fiduciary litigation in Wisconsin and beyond
- Receive tips on how to draft and respond to initial proceedings in trust disputes
- Trusts and estate attorneys
- Civil litigators
- Solo and small firm practitioners
- In-house counsel for fiduciaries
- General practitioners
- Financial advisors
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