Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Wichita.
Rachael K. Pirner
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Rachael Pirner represents clients in trust and probate-related litigation. She has represented clients in probate as well as civil courts in matters involving trust accountings and malfeasance issues, will contests, contested guardianship and conservatorship matters, and contested adoptions.
Rachael also assists individuals in connection with assisted reproduction, handling all aspects, from the contract work to the establishment of paternity and/or maternity.
Rachael has practiced 20 years and has handled many cases in several areas of civil, trust and probate litigation involving adoption and probate matters. She has also practiced in the area of assisted reproductive technology for the past 9 years, representing clients in contract matters and establishing parental rights.
Rachael received Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest "AV" rating for lawyers.
Rachael also assists individuals in connection with assisted reproduction, handling all aspects, from the contract work to the establishment of paternity and/or maternity.
Rachael has practiced 20 years and has handled many cases in several areas of civil, trust and probate litigation involving adoption and probate matters. She has also practiced in the area of assisted reproductive technology for the past 9 years, representing clients in contract matters and establishing parental rights.
Rachael received Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest "AV" rating for lawyers.
Overview
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, J.D., graduated 1989
- University of Kansas, BA, graduated 1985
- American Law Institute - Member
- IOLTA - Board Member
- Kansas Bar Association - Past President
- Kansas Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Kansas Women Attorneys Association - Past President, V-President, Treasurer
- Wichita Bar Association - Member
- Wichita Estate Planning Council - Member
- Wichita Women Attorneys Association - Past President, V-President, Treasurer
- American Law Institute - Member
- IOLTA - Board Member
- Kansas Bar Association - Past President
- Kansas Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Kansas Women Attorneys Association - Past President, V-President, Treasurer
- Wichita Bar Association - Member
- Wichita Estate Planning Council - Member
- Wichita Women Attorneys Association - Past President, V-President, Treasurer
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln, J.D., graduated 1989
- University of Kansas, BA, graduated 1985
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Wichita (2026)
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Wichita (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
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