Stephen W. Murphy

Steve is a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries and financial institutions, guiding them through sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration, fiduciary disputes, and related wealth, tax and business planning matters. The former chair of McGuireWoods' private wealth services group, he brings deep technical skill and practical judgment to the design and administration of estate plans that transfer and manage wealth across generations, honor settlors' intent, protect assets, advance charitable goals, and navigate complex estate, income and GST tax issues. A recognized thought leader in the field, Steve is also a frequent author and speaker who lectures at the University of Virginia School of Law on trusts and estates and hosts McGuireWoods' Legacy Planning, Once Removed podcast, sharing practical insight on thoughtful estate planning.