Harrison LLP

Estate & Trust Litigation

Partner

Sam Weissbluth is one of Chicago’s premier estate and trust litigation attorneys with over 20 years of problem-solving experience helping clients resolve sensitive family disputes and complex matters. Sam is widely cited as an authority on estate and trust litigation, and she co-authored the original IICLE treatise on this subject, a practical guide for Illinois attorneys. She has also used her vast knowledge to serve as an expert witness in matters involving trust and estate litigation.

Sam begins each new representation by listening carefully to ensure a clear understanding of her client’s goals. Always striving to find the most swift and equitable solution, Sam protects the rights of individual beneficiaries and advises individual and corporate fiduciaries as they carry out their critical obligations.

Sam’s practice encompasses all aspects of estate, trust, and fiduciary controversies, including breach of fiduciary duty; judicial constructions of wills and trusts; will and trust contests; citations to discover or recover assets; contested heirship, adoption, and paternity; charitable pledge disputes; guardianship matters; risk management for fiduciaries in contentious estate and trust administrations; and appeals.

Sam is highly skilled at resolving difficult family disputes, both in and out of court. She recognizes that litigation is not the answer to every controversy, and Sam excels at de-escalating disputes, finding creative, non-judicial solutions for her clients. If litigation is necessary or ongoing, however, Sam is a zealous advocate with years of experience in both state and federal courts.

Chicago Estate Planning Council

Chicago Bar Association, Probate Practice Committee

Illinois State Bar Association

Northwestern University School of Law, J.D.

Northwestern University, B.A.