Atty. Grant W. Silvester

Atty. Grant W. Silvester

Grant Silvester advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, business succession and tax matters, focusing on strategies to minimize estate, gift, generation-skipping, income, and property taxes. He develops tax-efficient plans through the formation of trusts and business entities.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 4 yrs experience 4 year
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Profile Summary

About Grant W. Silvester at a glance

Grant W. Silvester is an Associate based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida (2022). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2021) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2015). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Grant Silvester advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, business succession and tax matters, focusing on strategies to minimize estate, gift, generation-skipping, income, and property taxes
  • He develops tax-efficient plans through the formation of trusts and business entities
  • Grant also assists fiduciaries and beneficiaries with estate and trust administration matters, including the preparation of estate and gift tax returns
  • Concentrations • Multigenerational wealth transfer planning • Preparation of wills, trusts, and related documents • Trust and estate (probate) administration • Business succession planning • Charitable gift planning Experience Internships • Private Client Services Intern, Andersen Tax, 2020 o Tax planning for business entities and high-net-worth individuals • Student Advocate, Federal Tax Clinic, Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, 2019 o Represented low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS, handling examinations, administrative appeals, and collection matters • Business Valuation Intern, FMV Opinions, Inc., 2013 o Prepared valuations of interests in business entities Recognition & Leadership Professional & Community Involvement • Member, East Coast Estate Planning Council, 2022-2024

Practice Areas Explained

Grant W. Silvester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Grant W. Silvester 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Grant W. Silvester

Where is Grant W. Silvester's law office located?
Grant W. Silvester's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Grant W. Silvester handle?
Grant W. Silvester focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Grant W. Silvester practiced law?
Grant W. Silvester has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
Where did Grant W. Silvester go to law school?
Grant W. Silvester earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2021); (B.A., 2015).
How can I contact Grant W. Silvester for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 2021
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2022

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