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Holland & Knight LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Tennessee

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Holland & Knight merged with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP [Waller] in March 2023, providing Holland & Knight with a significant HNW practice in Tennessee.

Waller was known for its ability to solve unique and challenging problems and combines estate and gift expertise with in-depth expertise in multiple disciplines. These included partnership and limited liability company law; federal income tax planning; state and local taxes that can inhibit the use of family business and investment entities; private family trust company expertise; and expertise in litigation including family disputes and tax controversies.

Industries (1)

  • entrepreneurs, private trust companies, LLCs,

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Private Wealth Law - Tennessee

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight acquired leading Tennessee firm Waller in 2023. Its private wealth team in Nashville offers comprehensive estate, gift and income tax planning services to clients.

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Strengths

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  • The Nashville private client team has specialised knowledge of the state's private trust company and trust laws, and has been instrumental in advancing legislation in support of and to improve the industry.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The Nashville office has deep expertise and experience in Tennessee trust law. It also has a close relationship with the trust company regulator, TDFI.

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  • Holland & Knight's team understands Tennessee private trust companies more than any other firm.

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  • They have a great team. They are very amicable, personable and knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • G Michael Yopp
    G Michael Yopp

    G Michael Yopp

    Michael Yopp is an esteemed professional in the Tennessee private wealth market. His experience allows him to advise clients on the creation and implementation of sophisticated tax and estate plans.

    • Michael is an awesome partner.

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  • Aaron B Flinn
    Aaron B Flinn

    Aaron B Flinn

    Aaron Flinn advises high net worth clients on matters relating to the administration and restructuring of trusts, as well as on estate and tax planning.

    • Aaron Flinn is wise beyond his years both in knowledgeable and technicality.

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    • Aaron is always available to answer our questions and to provide responses that are easy to understand and apply.

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    • Aaron is very responsive, knowledgeable and follows through on assigned projects and tasks. He takes time to understand our needs and acts accordingly.

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  • Bryan Howard
    Bryan Howard

    Bryan Howard

    Bryan Howard assists clients across a range of private wealth areas. His work includes tax and estate planning, business transfers and asset protection mandates.

    • Bryan Howard is extremely strong on trust mandates.

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