Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Nevada
Band 1
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Provided by McDonald Carano
McDonald Carano counsels clients on all kinds of estate planning initiatives, ranging from the simplest of wills to the most complex of irrevocable trusts and probate and conservatorship issues, as well as every kind of fiduciary income tax matter. Our expertise includes uncontested and contested probates, conservatorship, and trust proceedings. We represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries and creditors in court and when a problem cannot be resolved through the audit process. We prosecute and defend estate-related disputes involving fee controversies, ownership and creditor problems, alleged breaches of trust, will contests and trust contests. We also work on estate and gift tax returns, represent clients in tax audits and requests for private letter rulings, and advise closely held and family businesses. Our Trust & Estates attorneys are among the most qualified in Nevada. Many of our team members also have an LL.M. or Master's Degree in tax. Several are licensed CPAs and fellows in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), the most prestigious affiliation for such practitioners. Our firm is also involved in legislative initiatives that improve Nevada’s tax-advantaged climate, particularly with regard to issues involving private-trust companies and asset-protection trusts. We represent clients ranging from middle-class to millionaires to Forbes 400 members.
Chambers Review
McDonald Carano continues to enjoy a superb reputation for its trusts and estates work. The law firm's attorneys advise on the structuring of business entities, as well as wills and trusts, and also assist with wealth transfer tax planning.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is the best in class in Nevada for family matters, tax, trust set-up and corporate governance."
"They have top-level experience in all areas and conduct themselves with integrity and honesty."
"The firm is the best in class in Nevada for family matters, tax, trust set-up and corporate governance."
"They have top-level experience in all areas and conduct themselves with integrity and honesty."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Armstrong helps businesses and high net worth individuals with the transfer of significant businesses and estates. His work includes the establishment and operation of private and commercial trust companies.
"Robert Armstrong is technically proficient and on top of developments in Nevada trust law. He understands what we want for our clients, which makes him user-friendly."
"Mr Armstrong has seen everything that can happen in a trust corporation. He is extremely experienced and very commercially sound."
Scott Swain is a highly capable trusts and estate planner, often leading complex drafting projects for high net worth individuals and their businesses. He chairs the firm's tax and trusts and estates practices.
"Scott Swain brings comfort and confidence to all parties involved in whatever the project is. A true leader among leaders. I have yet to find anyone as gifted and confidence-inspiring."
"Scott has very good technical prowess and a great breadth of tax knowledge."
"All communication and work with Mr Swain has been outstanding."
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