Nataly Kaiser is a litigator at Lavelle Law and a key member of the firm’s Junior Management Team. She represents clients in high-stakes trusts and estates disputes, probate litigation, business litigation, and complex civil matters. Before practicing law, Ms. Kaiser spent years as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for a multinational corporation, overseeing its U.S. market. She brings that real-world financial background directly into the courtroom, giving clients a sharp, practical edge in complex financial disputes. In recognition of her work, Ms. Kaiser was recently named a 2027 Super Lawyers Rising Star—an honor given to the top 2.5% of practicing attorneys under 40. Ms. Kaiser earned her B.B.A. from DePaul University and her J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in Chicago. She lives in Barrington with her husband and son and is an active member of the Barrington Junior Women's Club, a non-profit organization focused on philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in the Barrington area and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
A Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs Seminar
Tales from the Trenches on Trust Administration
A Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs Seminar
November 18, 2026
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
1933 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 127
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Join Attorney Nataly Kaiser on November 18 for a practical look at what happens when an estate plan doesn’t go as intended. Drawing on her experience in trusts and estates litigation in Illinois, Nataly will share real-world stories from the trenches and explain how disputes come up during trust administration and how they can be prevented or resolved.
The most commonly litigated claim in this area is breach of fiduciary duty by the person “in charge” of a trust or estate. Nataly will cover the warning signs every trustee, executor, and beneficiary should recognize:
- A lack of transparency, or requests for information that go unanswered
- Pressure to sign a release or waive the right to an inventory and accounting so things can be wrapped up “quickly”
- Being told there’s no need for lawyers or questions, and that you should “be happy with what you get”
- A false sense of urgency that makes it easier to cut corners
Attendees will leave knowing their rights, including the right to fully understand any release, waiver, or receipt before signing it, and why informed consent depends on a complete inventory and accounting backed by supporting records. The session is designed for trustees and executors who want to carry out their duties properly and avoid costly disputes, and for beneficiaries, heirs, and family members who have questions about how a trust or estate is being handled. It’s also valuable for financial advisors, CPAs, bankers, wealth managers, and attorneys whose clients serve as fiduciaries or receive inheritances.
Doors will open at 7:45 AM for a complimentary continental breakfast, and the presentation will begin at 8:00. This is a free seminar, but registration is required.
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