Trusts & Estates
Our Trusts & Estates team advises individuals, families, and business owners on matters involving the preservation, transfer, and administration of wealth. We take a comprehensive approach to estate and tax planning, addressing both personal and business considerations with careful attention to each client’s long-term objectives.
Our work often involves the design and implementation of sophisticated planning structures that account for evolving tax laws, family dynamics, and the complexities of closely held businesses. We assist clients in planning for incapacity, navigating long-term care concerns, and preparing for generational transitions—whether through trusts, wills, or other mechanisms aligned with their goals
In addition to planning, we handle all aspects of estate and trust administration, guiding fiduciaries through their responsibilities with clarity and precision. We also represent clients in contested matters, including will and trust disputes, fiduciary litigation, and other probate-related conflicts.
The team’s experience spans everything from foundational estate planning documents to advanced wealth transfer strategies. Our work is frequently integrated with that of financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive and tax-efficient plan.
Whether addressing the needs of high-net-worth families, structuring shareholder arrangements in family-owned enterprises, or resolving estate controversies, we provide counsel grounded in sound judgment, technical acumen, and a deep understanding of our clients’ priorities.
Services
- Estate Planning
- Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Probate/Estate Administration
- Close Corporation Agreements
- Trust Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Trust Litigation
- Wills
- Financial Powers of Attorney
- Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Living Will Declarations
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
- Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)
- Irrevocable “Gift” Trusts for Children and Grandchildren
- Multiple Generation (Dynasty) Trusts
- Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs)
- Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)
- Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
- Wholly Discretionary Trusts for Special Needs Beneficiaries (WDTs)
- Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs)
- “Stock Redemption” Agreements
- Close Corporation Agreements
- Stock “Cross-Purchase” Agreements for Shareholders in Closely Held Corporations
- 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
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