WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING
McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, founded in 1947, is a full-service law firm
recognized for its expertise in litigation, banking and financial services, bankruptcy,
construction law, corporate transactions, family law, real estate, tax law, estate
planning and intellectual property.
The firm’s Trusts & Estates Section is led by shareholder Ronald S. Bronstein, who brings
47 years of experience in estate planning, business transactions and tax strategies. The
four-attorney team includes partners Hugh L. Marshall, Colby L. Rieke and Rebecca D.
Martin, known for their client-focused approach and customized planning solutions.
Marshall has extensive experience in complex trust and estate litigation, recently
defending a 65-year-old irrevocable testamentary trust in a high-stakes case.
Bronstein supervised notable estate administrations, including the Estate of Derrick
Thomas. Martin specializes in representing surviving spouses and heirs, successfully
enforcing prenuptial agreements and pursuing spousal rights.
Rieke serves as former president of the Johnson County Bar Association Family Law
Section. Martin is a fellow of the American Bar Association.