Atty. Nathaniel S. "Nat" Putnam
Nat’s practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and planning for individuals and families with complex assets and/or unique planning objectives. Nat regularly assists clients develop and implement estate plans that address each family’s specific circumstances and objectives while providing for efficient administration and reducing or eliminating taxes.
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About Nathaniel S. "Nat" Putnam at a glance
Nathaniel S. "Nat" Putnam is a trusts attorney based in Bangor, Maine, practicing at Verrill. Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Bangor) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Bangor, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nat’s practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and planning for individuals and families with complex assets and/or unique planning objectives
- Nat regularly assists clients develop and implement estate plans that address each family’s specific circumstances and objectives while providing for efficient administration and reducing or eliminating taxes
- Nat also advises individuals and nonprofit organizations on all aspects of charitable planning
- In addition to his trust and estate practice, Nat has represented numerous tax-exempt organizations, including public charities and private foundations, on a broad array of issues
- He has formed numerous tax-exempt entities, including both nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts
- Nat is a frequent speaker on various topics including estate and tax planning, and issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations
- In 2012, Nat was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and served as Maine State Chair from 2016–2022
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Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bangor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine 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 Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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