Private Wealth Law - Alabama
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What the Team is Known For
Dentons Sirote's trust and estate practice specialises in advising business owners, banks, charities and families on a range of matters including succession and charitable planning. The law firm receives praise for its level of expertise and client service.
Strengths
Dentons Sirote provide exceptional expertise, service and communication. They are well-versed in the complexities ultra high net worth families face with private business interest succession planning for estate tax purposes.
There is a lot of experience and knowledge in the Dentons Sirote estate group. Whenever there is a complex issue, they are my number one referral for estate attorneys.
Collaboration would be the number one thing that's gone well. When we all have different ideas, the Dentons Sirote teams are open to collaboration, which makes for a wonderful working relationship.
The attorneys at Dentons Sirote have expertise in tax planning, and they're all really great communicators. They do a great job at turnaround time. If I'm ever in a pinch, they would be the go-to. They're all technical and can also relate to clients.
Notable practitioners
Elizabeth Hutchins is a highly rated expert in trusts and estates. Hutchins is a former Alabama state chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. She regularly advises wealthy clients and is commended for her client service.
Elizabeth Holland Hutchins is a leader in the industry. She's seen all kinds of tax situations, and you have confidence in her to lead.
Elizabeth Holland Hutchins has a lot of experience and is very easy to talk to. Clients have a lot of respect for her.
Elizabeth Holland Hutchins has a ton of experience and knowledge.
Tanya Shunnara has a strong reputation among market commentators for advising clients on complex trust and estate planning. Her expertise includes trust administration and providing tax advice.
Tanya Shunnara has done a fantastic job in estate planning, establishing trusts, and general business and legal advice.
Tanya Shunnara is very easy to work with, and I can tell how much her clients appreciate what she brings to the table.
Katherine Barr is counsel at Dentons Sirote. She is particularly well known for her expertise in special needs planning.
Leigh Kaylor is counsel at Dentons Sirote. Her work regularly involves estate planning and administration matters, including those involving charitable aspects.
Leigh Kaylor is exceptional at her job.
