Lilian Walden Givens

Lilian Walden Givens’ practice focuses on representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries in contested trust and probate matters. She has experience litigating trust contests, disputes over the interpretation of testamentary instruments, breach of trust cases, accounting disputes, as well as elder abuse actions. Lilian also handles a broad range of guardianship and conservatorship matters and is adept at navigating both the complex procedural and interpersonal aspects of such proceedings. 

Lilian’s practice extends across all stages of litigation, from advising on pre-litigation matters, to discovery, law and motion, trial preparation, and trial. Her ability to carefully navigate sensitive matters within her practice allows her to form personable connections with her clients. Lilian believes that establishing meaningful connections with her clients is an important step in gaining a full understanding and appreciation of the clients’ goals. With this knowledge in hand, Lilian is able to think creatively about solutions to help reach those goals.

In addition to her litigation practice, Lilian advises clients on a range of administrative matters. She is well versed in probate estate administration and takes special care in advising and assisting clients serving as personal representatives in decedent’s estates. Lilian also handles a variety of trust administration issues, including trust reformations, modifications, accountings and other non-contested matters.

Lilian takes pride in maintaining a strong pro bono practice and has provided guidance on a number of cases with the Alliance for Children’s Rights, including advocating for children with special education needs to ensure they are provided adequate support and resources in the classroom, as well as participating in adoption day programs. She has also worked on numerous immigration matters, including asylum cases and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status petitions.