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Private Wealth Law - California: Northern
What the Team is Known For
Sideman & Bancroft is well regarded for comfortably dealing with complex matters.
Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2025 : California: Northern
Band 3
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Sideman & Bancroft LLP
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Private Wealth Law
About
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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.
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.
Sideman & Bancroft are able to advise on the most complex estate planning issues for ultra high net worth families.
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I appreciated the team's technical excellence, responsiveness and overall quality of client service.
The Sideman team provided exceptional, thoughtful advice with an appropriate risk/return mentality.
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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.
The Sideman & Bancroft team were excellent at integrating various pieces into a comprehensive estate plan and ensuring consistency of intent throughout.
Sideman & Bancroft are able to advise on the most complex estate planning issues for ultra high net worth families.
I appreciated the team's technical excellence, responsiveness and overall quality of client service.
The Sideman team provided exceptional, thoughtful advice with an appropriate risk/return mentality.
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.
Notable Practitioners
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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.
Ellen is among the most experienced and talented estate planners in the Bay Area.
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.
Kirsten Wolff is amazing. She looks around corners to anticipate issues, is a clear communicator and is very knowledgeable.
On all the pertinent matters, Kirsten kept me and my firm in the loop and I really appreciated the collaborative effort she had.
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.
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.
Hilary is fantastic. She is responsible, down to earth and personable, knows her stuff and is very hard-working, always fighting for her clients.
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Members
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Daniel Redman
Head of Department
Head of Department
Kirsten Wolff
Head of Department
Margaret Zywicz
Paige Voorhees
Sandra Price
Clients
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Earthjustice
Industries
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Charitable Planning
International Planning
Trust and Estate Administration and Probate Litigation