Private Wealth Law

McLane Middleton advises high net worth individuals and families on a range of private wealth matters. The firm's trusts and estates attorneys regularly assist with inter-generational wealth transfers and business succession arrangements, tax matters and asset protection planning.

"McLane is our go-to counsel on complicated matters."

"McLane Middleton have a sophisticated team with great colleagues."

Steven Burke advises fiduciaries, as well as wealthy individuals and families, on estate planning and tax matters. He also acts as a trustee. "Steven gives very clear and conscious guidance. He transcends legal language to a language clients can understand. He is really good at understanding the situation and coming up with solutions." "We have a great deal of respect for Steve Burke and have worked with him extensively on mutual client matters."

William Zorn provides complex tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals, families and business owners. "In our view, Bill Zorn is the top trust and estate attorney in New Hampshire. He is recognised nationally for his expertise generally on T&E matters, and New Hampshire trust law in particular." "Bill is an expert in his space and is received well by his clients."

Christopher Paul is vice-chair of the firm's trusts and estates practice. His tax and estate planning work includes asset protection, charitable giving and business succession matters. "Chris Paul has a great way of being firm and direct, whilst also building trust and rapport. That has not been an easy job and he has done great."

Robert Wells advises on estate administration matters, as well as estate and charitable planning. "Bob Wells is a giant in the New Hampshire legal community. We have a great deal of respect for him." "Bob Wells is very knowledgeable and very much involved in the local Bar Association, developing continued education for estate planners."