Atty. Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Atty. Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Author: Estate Planners' Guide to Income in Respect of a Decedent, CCH Tax and Accounting; Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, Tax Management Portfolio #852-2d; "Income in Respect of a Decedent," Tax Management Portfolio, #B62-1st "Estate and Trust Administration - Tax Planning," BNA Tax Management Portfolio #855-1st; "Administrative Powers," Tax Management Portfolio #B 20-1st; "Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts," 20 Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal No. 2, 1995; "Sections 2703 and 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code (or, if you are not winning, try changing the rules)," 19

Dublin Dublin 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Scott Acker, Esq. at a glance

Alan Scott Acker, Esq. is an Of Counsel based in Dublin, Ohio. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), Virginia (1986), and Ohio (1990). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus, Ohio State, Illinois State, Virginia and American Bar Associations American Institute and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Dublin, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Estate Planners' Guide to Income in Respect of a Decedent, CCH Tax and Accounting
  • Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, Tax Management Portfolio #852-2d
  • "Income in Respect of a Decedent," Tax Management Portfolio, #B62-1st "Estate and Trust Administration - Tax Planning," BNA Tax Management Portfolio #855-1st
  • "Administrative Powers," Tax Management Portfolio #B 20-1st
  • "Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts," 20 Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal No. 2, 1995
  • "Sections 2703 and 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code (or, if you are not winning, try changing the rules)," 19 Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal Number 6, November 1994
  • "Death Bed Tax Planning," 17 Tax Management Estates, Gift and Trust Journal No. 2, 1992
  • "Death Bed and Post-Mortem Tax Planning," Columbus Tax Conference, 1991
  • "Added Dimensions: The Allocation of GST," Trusts and Estates (1991)
  • "Crummey Trusts: Better than Ever," Estate Planning and Administration Service, Warren, Gorham & Lamont, 1989
  • Adjunct Professor, Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates, Capital Law School, Columbus, Ohio, 1992-2003

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Scott Acker, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dublin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Scott Acker, Esq.

Where is Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s law office located?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s law practice is located in Dublin, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Scott Acker, Esq. handle?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Alan Scott Acker, Esq. practiced law?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Alan Scott Acker, Esq. go to law school?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Alan Scott Acker, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Alan Scott Acker, Esq. received?
Alan Scott Acker, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1977
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
Virginia
Admitted: 1986
Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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