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Provided by David A Handler
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David A. Handler is a partner in the Trusts and Estates Practice Group of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He concentrates his practice on trust and estate planning and administration, representing owners of closely-held businesses, family offices, principals of private equity and venture capital funds, individuals and families of significant wealth, and establishing and administering private foundations and other charitable organizations.
David is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a member of the NAEPC Estate Planning Hall of Fame as an Accredited Estate Planner (Distinguished). He is the creator or co-creator of the “HEET trust,” the “RPM Trust” and the “Guaranteed GRAT,” among other innovations. David is also a member of the professional advisory committees of several nonprofit organizations, including the Chicago Community Trust, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Goodman Theatre, WTTW11/98.7WFMT (Chicago public broadcasting stations) and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
Chambers Review
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David Handler of Kirkland & Ellis is a nationally renowned figure for his work and expertise in the field. He specialises in providing sophisticated private wealth planning for individuals in the private equity space.
David Handler of Kirkland & Ellis is hugely well regarded by other trust and estate attorneys and has strong expertise in trust and estate planning and administration.
David Handler is acknowledged as one of the leading trust and estate practitioners nationwide. He has a wealth of experience advising family offices, principals of private equity and venture capital funds, and privately owned enterprises on an impressive range of complex structuring matters.
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"David is the very best in the business."
"He is terrific. David is responsive, smart and easy to work with."
"David Handler is outstanding. He is a great contributor to this industry and is very creative."
"David is the very best in the business."
"He is terrific. David is responsive, smart and easy to work with."
"David Handler is super smart, very creative and he is a leader in trusts and estates. He is a technician and is a thought leader."
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