Lily Harris and Madeline Giles to Present BASF Seminar on Trust and Estate Litigation Discovery Practice
- When: Aug 10, 2026
- Where: Virtual
On August 10, 2026, Weintraub Tobin shareholder Lily Harris and associate Madeline Giles will present on behalf of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF). Their seminar, titled “Discovery Practice in Trusts & Estate Litigation,” will provide an overview of trust and estate litigation discovery practice. Attendees will learn how discovery is handled in probate court and gain practical guidance for addressing common discovery issues in trust and estate litigation matters.
This program provides an in-depth overview of discovery in probate court. It also offers practical guidance for navigating discovery disputes in trusts and estates litigation.
Attendees will gain insight into key considerations and effective strategies used in trust and estates litigation matters.
Topics:
- Attitudes toward discovery and discovery disputes in probate court;
- Developing a discovery plan;
- Propounding and responding to discovery diligently and effectively;
- Making use of alternatives to formal discovery in trust and estate litigation;
- Handling common types of lay and expert witnesses; and
- Using discovery to achieve good results for your client at mediation or trial of trust and estate disputes.
When
8/5/2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Where
In-Person BASF Offices 50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA
This seminar is eligible for 1.0 Unit of MCLE Credit for General Substantive Law.
About Us:
Weintraub Tobin’s Trusts & Estates Group provides comprehensive counsel throughout California. We serve individuals, families, fiduciaries, and institutions.
In addition, our attorneys bring decades of experience. We advise clients on estate planning, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, tax matters, and complex trust and estate litigation.
Moreover, our dedicated litigators represent beneficiaries, executors, trustees, and creditors. We handle both contested and uncontested proceedings. We also bring deep knowledge of the Probate Code and Probate Court procedures.
Further, the team has extensive experience with trust and estate disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial elder abuse matters, and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, our attorneys provide thought leadership on emerging issues and best practices, including trust and estate litigation discovery practice.
Ultimately, Weintraub Tobin combines technical excellence with personalized service. We are committed to protecting client interests and achieving estate planning, administration, and litigation goals.
Learn more about Weintraub Tobin’s Trusts & Estates practice and how our team can help.