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Sideman & Bancroft LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : California: Northern

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Sideman & Bancroft LLP

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To aid clients in preserving wealth and minimizing tax exposure in matters of gifts, estates and trusts, the Estate Planning and Administration Group of Sideman & Bancroft represents individuals, spouses, domestic partners and families in developing and implementing comprehensive estate plans. As a group, we have a breadth of knowledge and experience gained through well over 100 years of law practice. Composed of partner-level attorneys at varying stages in their careers, the Estate Planning and Administration Group ensures families a consistent, trusted advocate across generations. Our attorneys offer clients options for both family wealth planning and tax planning that are tailored to their particular circumstances. We use the most current estate planning techniques to create clear and coherent estate plans, make tax-efficient gifts to family members, protect assets from creditors, pay estate taxes, and further our clients’ charitable intentions. Providing thoughtful and comprehensive solutions to the complex issues associated with significant wealth is our forte.

Clients (1)

  • Earthjustice

Industries (3)

  • Trust and Estate Administration and Probate Litigation
  • Charitable Planning
  • International Planning

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - California: Northern

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Sideman & Bancroft is well regarded for comfortably dealing with complex matters.
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Strengths

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  • The Sideman & Bancroft team were excellent at integrating various pieces into a comprehensive estate plan and ensuring consistency of intent throughout.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sideman & Bancroft are able to advise on the most complex estate planning issues for ultra high net worth families.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • I appreciated the team's technical excellence, responsiveness and overall quality of client service.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The Sideman team provided exceptional, thoughtful advice with an appropriate risk/return mentality.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sideman & Bancroft assisted with complex and multi-dimensional estate planning. They explained complex issues in easy-to-understand ways, providing pros and cons for each problem.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ellen I Kahn
    Ellen I Kahn

    Ellen I Kahn

    Ellen Kahn is an experienced private wealth attorney, having focused her practice on trust administration and estate planning.

    • Ellen Kahn is a true professional with a wide range of skills and deep knowledge.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Ellen is among the most experienced and talented estate planners in the Bay Area.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Kirsten Wolff
    Kirsten Wolff

    Kirsten Wolff

    Kirsten Wolff is an experienced lawyer who advises clients on estate planning, trusts and philanthropic ventures.

    • Kirsten can work with any type of client and can handle all levels of complexity. She has a wonderful personality and puts clients at ease.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kirsten Wolff is amazing. She looks around corners to anticipate issues, is a clear communicator and is very knowledgeable.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • On all the pertinent matters, Kirsten kept me and my firm in the loop and I really appreciated the collaborative effort she had.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Hilary Pierce
    Hilary Pierce

    Hilary Pierce

    Hilary Pierce is experienced in estate planning and administration for high net worth clients.

    • Hilary is exceptional. I can't say enough positive things around her client skills, expertise and demeanour.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Hilary Pierce is extremely knowledgeable and combines that with a great attention to detail and an ability to help explain and coordinate complex structures as part of an integrated estate plan.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Hilary is fantastic. She is responsible, down to earth and personable, knows her stuff and is very hard-working, always fighting for her clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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