INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Tanya Shunnara

Tanya Shunnara

High Net Worth 2026

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About

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Tanya K. Shunnara is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. She serves as co-chair of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice group and is one of the youngest shareholders to be named to Dentons Sirote’s board of directors. Tanya focuses her practice on counseling families, family offices, business owners, executives and individuals on all aspects of estate and gift planning, estate and trust administration, wealth transfer issues, charitable planned giving, business succession and marital agreements. In her practice, she frequently prepares and administers wills and trusts, advises fiduciaries on estate and trust administration, assists with the formation and reorganization of closely held corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and implements leveraged wealth transfer techniques. Tanya is a frequent presenter at estate planning seminars for lawyers on matters related to estate planning and trust and estate administration and works to promote philanthropy throughout the state of Alabama.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

Education

Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law

JD

2007

The University of Alabama

BA

2004

Awards

National Philanthropy Day: Outstanding Professional Advisor Award

Alabama Association of Fundraising Professionals

2021

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Alabama

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Individual Editorial
Tanya Shunnara has a strong reputation among market commentators for advising clients on complex trust and estate planning. Her expertise includes trust administration and providing tax advice.

Strengths

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  • Tanya Shunnara has done a fantastic job in estate planning, establishing trusts, and general business and legal advice.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • Tanya Shunnara is very easy to work with, and I can tell how much her clients appreciate what she brings to the table.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

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