Atty. Brian G. Smith
Brian G. Smith advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, trust administration, litigation, family law, and charitable giving.
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Brian G. Smith is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, estate planning, and tax. Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D. Articles, 2008) and Duke University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian G. Smith advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, trust administration, litigation, family law, and charitable giving
- With deep insight into complex tax planning strategies, Brian advises his clients on dynasty trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, and life insurance trusts
- Brian counsels clients with the goal of lessening the wealth transfer tax involved when transferring wealth to the next generation
- He also creates traditional wills, revocable trusts, and limited liability companies in accordance with his clients’ estate plans
- In the realm of estate and trust administration, Brian’s guidance extends to fiduciaries and beneficiaries involved in administration
- This includes audits of estate tax returns and gift tax returns
- His clients value his deep understanding of estate planning and tax implications, as well as his familiarity with the preparation of estate tax returns
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 2026 •Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Law, New York, 2025
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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 attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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