Shannon West, Abby McGowan Detail Estate Planning Safeguards in Lake Country Living

Attorneys Shannon West and Abby McGowan discuss the importance of having a well-crafted estate plan, especially in light of the rise in post-death disputes in recent years, in the October issue of Lake Country Living.

The article, “Post-Death Disputes Are on the Rise. Is Your Estate Plan Ready?,” examines common sources of conflict with estate plans after someone dies, such as challenges to the validity of the planning documents, disagreements on plan administration and pre-death decisions. West and McGowan emphasize how proactive planning and regular reviews can minimize or prevent these disputes.

West is a member of Reinhart’s Trusts and Estates Practice, where she assists with trust, estate and fiduciary litigation, including matters involving breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, fiduciary removal and defense, and construction and reformation matters. She also helps high-net-worth individuals and business owners with estate planning and tax-related needs.

McGowan is a member of Reinhart’s Trusts and Estates Practice, where she advises clients on the complex issues surrounding trust, estate and fiduciary litigation, from compliance counseling and litigation prevention all the way through trial and appeal. She works collaboratively with clients and all involved parties in matters such as breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, fiduciary removal and defense, as well as construction and reformation matters. She regularly assists high-net-worth individuals and business owners with their estate planning, business succession planning and tax-related needs.