Trusts & Estates

The attorneys of Seyfarth Shaw’s trusts and estates practice help clients recognize their objectives in light of individual circumstances and values. We work with them to chart a financial and legal course so they can effectively direct and secure the future for themselves, their families and beneficiaries. We counsel individuals and families of all levels of wealth and at nearly every stage of life. Our clients include entrepreneurs, executives, owners of established, multinational businesses, retirees, and their family members.

We understand that clients’ lives are constantly evolving. Circumstances change simply due to the passage of time — the maturation of a child, a retirement, or the death of a spouse. Other events, such as marriage, the birth of a child or grandchild, the sale of a business or the receipt of an inheritance may also occur. These circumstances and life events influence how a client’s estate should be distributed and present opportunities to maximize the transfer of wealth and reassess objectives.

Our trusts and estates attorneys have extensive experience advising clients regarding their estate planning needs and estate and trust administration. Several members of our group have been practicing for decades, and collectively they have prepared thousands of estate plans and administered countless estates and trusts. They often represent several generations within the same family, a fact which demonstrates the effectiveness of our services and our long-term commitment to clients.