Bryan Howard
High Net Worth Guide 2024
Band 1 : Private Wealth Law
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About
Provided by Bryan Howard
Practice Areas
Private Wealth Services, Trusts, Estates and Fiduciary Litigation, Wealth Planning and Preservation, Family Offices, Tax
Career
Bryan Howard is a tax attorney in Holland & Knight's Nashville office, where he works with ultra-high-net-worth families regarding their estate planning, closely held businesses, tax planning, philanthropy and asset protection matters. Mr. Howard assists clients to ensure an orderly and tax-efficient transmission of their wealth from one generation to the next.
Mr. Howard advises the owners of closely held businesses with respect to entity structure, federal and state income tax minimization, succession planning, as well as an exit from the business. He helps philanthropic clients to determine the appropriate vehicle for accomplishing their charitable objectives while obtaining income tax benefits. Mr. Howard was the principal drafter of the Tennessee Investment Services Trust Act that has enabled many Tennesseans to protect their assets from future creditors.
Many of Mr. Howard's clients have worked with him for a number of years. He often represents two or three generations of a family and/or siblings and cousins of his clients. Mr. Howard regularly works with formal and informal family offices, including their various advisors. These deep and long-term relationships have given him the opportunity to provide advice regarding numerous events that happen in the life cycle of a wealthy family, including: the birth of a child, the death or disability of a loved one, entering or exiting a marriage, starting or selling a business, making a substantial charitable gift, being involved in a lawsuit or a tax audit, establishing a family office, selecting a financial advisor, a certified public accountant (CPA), a fiduciary such as an executor or trustee, and various other advisors.
Professional Memberships
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Tennessee State Chair, 2011-2016; Fellow, 1998
Personal
The Best Lawyers in America guide, Tax; Trusts and Estates; Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2001-Present; Lawyer of the Year, Nashville, Tax; Trusts and Estates; Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2001-Present; Chambers High Net Worth guide, Private Wealth Law: Tennessee, 2018-2023; Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine, Estate Planning & Probate; Tax; Estate & Trust Litigation, 2010-2022; Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
LL.M., Taxation
Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
B.S., Business Administration
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 items provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Side-by-Side Comparison of State Private Trust Company Laws Shows Key Advantages by Location
There are numerous laws and regulatory issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company (PTC), including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel and capital requirements.
Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws
Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024, that made several key changes to Tennessee's trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville.
Side-by-Side Comparison of State Private Trust Company Laws Shows Key Advantages by Location
There are numerous laws and regulatory issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company (PTC), including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel and capital requirements.
Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws
Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024, that made several key changes to Tennessee's trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville.