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Private Wealth Law - New York
What the Team is Known For
Greenberg Traurig advises high net worth clients on a variety of private wealth law matters both domestically and internationally. The team assists with estate administration, trust creation and administration, and tax planning, including GST matters.
Strengths
They have very knowledgeable attorneys with a wide breadth of experience and leadership skills that give clients confidence in their recommendations.
They exhibit a combination of technical excellence, ability to listen closely to the needs of clients, and teamwork to develop and implement a thoughtful estate planning strategy.
Greenberg Traurig are very knowledgeable with gift strategies and implementation of a plan to transfer wealth to the next generation.
Greenberg Traurig comes to the table with ideas on solutions to problems when they arise. They keep the explanations simple and in plain terms for non-experts to easily understand and digest.
Greenberg Traurig are extremely responsive. This is a very personal, private business, so you have to have those soft skills along with intellect.
Notable practitioners
Linda Hirschson chairs Greenberg Traurig's New York estate planning group and often advises high net worth clients on a wide array of private wealth matters.
Brian Smith advises ultra high net worth individuals, family offices and beneficiaries on a broad range of estate planning matters.
Brian Smith is responsive, attentive and detail-driven, with a demeanour that works really well with the clients.
Brian Smith explained the issues I face with respect to financial and estate planning very clearly. He continues to keep me apprised of changes in law that could affect my estate and finances.
Brian Smith is professional, easy to work with, and clear at explaining everything.
If Brian continues to provide service at the levels he has so far, it will be outstanding. He has been such a good service provider.
Brian Smith is a pleasure to work with.