Effective use is made of personal residence trusts, life insurance trusts and family partnerships. Our clients' objectives are most often achieved through the combined efforts of members of the estates and trusts practice together with the Firm's attorneys concentrating in employee benefits and business and corporate law. Many of our clients have interests in family or closely held businesses. In these cases our planning is often incorporated as part of an overall business plan. We create tailored asset management programs, including defined compensation and stock purchase agreements, and estate and business plans to achieve each client's individual and unique objectives.
Charitable planning is another area of emphasis.
We represent donors and charities concerning gifts to charities-both present and deferred. Our planning spans the spectrum from basic planning considerations to more complex transactions including the use of private foundations and deferred giving methods. Frequently, we assist in the administration of trusts, probate and judicial proceedings, will and trust construction, and tax controversies. Members of the Firm's litigation practice typically provide assistance in the representation of our clients in controversies involving the administration of estates and trusts. We are sensitive to the unique issues of disabled and elderly clients.