Van Winkle • Baten Dispute Resolution

Three children of deceased founder of closely-held steel fabricating company were involved in litigation over control of the company. Their father’s will, written shortly before his death, gave controlling interest to daughter with whom he believed at the time. The other siblings alleged that the will was invalid because of incompetency and undue influence and also brought action for breach of fiduciary duty and to rescind certain corporate stock transfers. The matter was resolved with the decedent’s daughter purchasing the shares of the other children.