David L. Sfara

Appeared on behalf of beneficiary of William Randolph Hearst Trust in California proceedings in connection with petition filed by other beneficiaries asking that proposed action against trustees of the trust be found not to be a violation of the no contest clause of the Will of William Randolph Hearst. Successfully unsealed probate file in related proceeding. When petitioning beneficiaries appealed decision of lower court finding that the proposed petition violated no contest clause of Will, filed brief as amicus curiae in appellate proceeding in support of appellants. Although appellate division confirmed lower court ruling, footnotes 10 and 11 of the decision opened the door for filing a petition that would not violate the no contest clause.