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Sideman & Bancroft LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : 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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  • Sideman & Bancroft has technical capabilities, expertise and experience with virtually all tax and financial issues faced by family offices and high net worth clients.

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  • They are one of the top estate planning boutiques in California. They are so efficient, through and very bespoke in their client care.

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  • The quality of their work is fantastic and their knowledge of subject matter and communication skills are fantastic.

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  • They have a depth of experience across the team and are highly collaborative with external partners, in addition to being quite effective at collaborating internally to produce the highest outcome for their clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sideman & Bancroft has highly experienced and knowledgeable attorneys.

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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 is extremely experienced and brings that experience to bear every day. She provides excellent counsel, is a natural leader within her firm and her field and is highly responsive and thoughtful in her approach to her clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Everything Ellen does is outstanding. She really does focus on solutions by clearly absorbing and explaining tax law to clients.

      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.

    • Clients really love her. She is a thoughtful lawyer who pays attention to every detail. Her work product is phenomenal.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kirsten is consistently responsive, creative, practical and gets things done on schedule. Clients are routinely thrilled with working with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kirsten is fabulous. She is incredibly efficient and responsive.

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    • Kirsten has an innate ability to translate complicated matters into layman's terms for her clients.

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    • Kirsten is very smart and she is super empathetic.

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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 great to work with. She is very technical and offers practical solutions to issues.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Hilary does excellent work. She is highly responsive and thoughtful in her approach to her clients. She brings warmth and EQ to her role as a trusted adviser which adds to her ability to make her clients feel seen and heard.

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California: Northern

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