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Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Texas

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Ytterberg Deery Knull LLP

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Private Wealth Law - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ytterberg Deery Knull is a boutique firm with offices in Houston and Austin. Its attorneys assist with estate and tax planning and advise clients on the formation of charitable entities.

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Strengths

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  • As a boutique, Ytterberg Deery Knull has a unique ability to call on the collective expertise of all partners to address the sophisticated needs of its clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The thing that impresses me the most about Ytterberg Deery Knull is their technical abilities. They are true experts in wills, trusts, gifts, estates and just general administration of estates and distribution of assets. They are extremely knowledgeable, and the service is great.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Ytterberg Deery Knull has an intimate knowledge of legal and tax landscape as it pertains to the family's circumstances. It has a willingness to invest in making personal relationships with the individual family members and it also has a breadth of expertise within the firm to bring in the right resources for each issue or question.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Ytterberg Deery Knull's team are very knowledgeable about Texas law and how to integrate that knowledge with complex tax questions. They are very commercial and good to work with. They are thoughtful.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alan V Ytterberg
    Alan V Ytterberg

    Alan V Ytterberg

    Alan Ytterberg has considerable experience in wealth planning and management, including trust and estate matters for high net worth clients. Ytterberg is also well placed to assist on international trust issues.

    • I am always impressed with Alan's work. He has historic knowledge and expertise.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alan is super responsive, very creative and really, really intelligent about the solutions he crafts for his clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alan is a great lawyer. He's very sophisticated and can work on very complicated matters. He's our go-to for complicated Texas matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Yolanda Chavez Knull
    Yolanda Chavez Knull

    Yolanda Chavez Knull

    Yolanda Chavez Knull has a strong practice in private wealth law. Clients and peers highlight her particular ability in charitable planning and international estate planning.

    • Yolanda is incredibly loyal and was there when I needed her on very complex matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Yolanda is great. I trust her immensely.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Bryan A. Phillips
    Bryan A. Phillips

    Bryan A. Phillips

    Bryan Phillips provides counsel to domestic and international high net worth clients on estate and trust planning. Phillips helps families to administer wealth structures and advises multinational clients on tax and trust strategy.

    • Bryan knows cross-jurisdictional estate law.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Bryan's approach is very practical. He's very smart and thoughtful. He has attention to detail and realises the big picture.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • G. Edward Deery
    G. Edward Deery

    G. Edward Deery

    Edward Deery provides specialist expertise to wealthy families, individual clients and closely held businesses. Deery handles tax, estate planning and business succession matters.

    • Ed Deery is fantastic. I think very highly of him.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Perrin Clark
    Perrin Clark

    Perrin Clark

    Perrin Clark is a trusts and estates lawyer focused on estate planning and administration. He often advises on tax-efficient gifting strategies and charitable giving.

    • Perrin is super detail-oriented and definitely a zealous advocate for his clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Perrin is an outstanding technical lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • I've had an excellent experience working with Perrin on a complex project.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Perrin is very helpful and smart.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Perrin is an extremely knowledgeable, responsive and client-centric service provider. He's a great thought partner and manages client relationships with finesse.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • R. Eric Viehman
    R. Eric Viehman

    R. Eric Viehman

    Eric Viehman advises on technical estate and tax planning matters.

    • Eric is extremely knowledgeable about the issues we deal with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Eric is very good technically.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Eric is awesome and amazing. He's a really, really good attorney and a nice guy. He's one of the most knowledgeable estate and trust planners I know.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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