In re: Trust Estate of Nancy Stead | Vermont Judiciary

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Time: 8:50 AM

Location:
Chittenden Civil Division
175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Room

Civil/Probate Courtroom 3 - Third Floor

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-863-3467

Judicial Assignments

Judge Owyang, Colin G
Appellant: Julia Aiken
Attorney: Margaret Marion Strouse
Petitioner: Julia Aiken
Attorney: Margaret Marion Strouse
Decedent: Nancy W Stead
Trustee: Trust Company of Vermont
Attorney: Amy R. Menard
Beneficiary: Abby Aiken
Attorney: Corey Fitzpatrick Wood
Appellee: Abby Aiken
Attorney: Corey Fitzpatrick Wood
Beneficiary: Andrew Aiken
Attorney: Devin T. McKnight
Appellee: Andrew Aiken
Attorney: Devin T. McKnight
Beneficiary: Franklin Carlson
Beneficiary: Hanne Carlson
Attorney: Norman C. Smith
Beneficiary: Lindsey Harty
Attorney: Evan James O'Brien

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