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Estate Law Magazine is written and edited by senior attorneys, CPAs, and financial professionals with decades of combined experience in estate planning, tax law, and foundations.

Every article published in Estate Law Magazine is written or reviewed by qualified professionals with direct expertise in the subject matter. We do not publish content written by generalists or content farms. Our editorial team includes practitioners who have collectively handled thousands of estate plans, trust administrations, probate proceedings, and tax planning engagements.

Our commitment: every article you read is backed by real expertise, verified against primary legal sources, and updated when law changes.

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The Estate Law Magazine Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief & Publisher

50+ articles

The Estate Law Magazine Editorial Board brings together senior attorneys, CPAs, and financial professionals with decades of combined experience. The board oversees all editorial content, ensures legal accuracy, and maintains the publication's commitment to independent, authoritative journalism on estate planning and tax law.

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Senior Estate Planning Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Trusts & Wills

15+ articles

A senior estate planning attorney with over 20 years of experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for families across the United States. Specializes in probate avoidance strategies and multi-generational wealth transfer.

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Tax Law Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Tax Strategy

12+ articles

A CPA and tax attorney with extensive experience in federal and state estate tax planning, gift tax strategy, and income tax minimization for high-net-worth families and business owners. Covers the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its 2026 implications for estate planning.

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Foundations & Philanthropy Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Charitable Giving

8+ articles

A nonprofit law specialist with experience establishing and advising private foundations, donor advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and other philanthropic vehicles. Covers the intersection of charitable giving and estate planning for families seeking to leave a lasting legacy.

Private FoundationsDonor Advised FundsCRTsCharitable Giving
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Business Succession Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Business Planning

6+ articles

A business attorney and CPA with expertise in business succession planning, family limited partnerships, buy-sell agreements, and entity structuring for business owners. Covers strategies for transitioning businesses to the next generation while minimizing estate and income taxes.

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Elder Law & Special Needs Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Elder Law

5+ articles

An elder law attorney with experience in Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder fraud prevention. Covers strategies for protecting vulnerable family members and planning for long-term care costs.

Medicaid PlanningSpecial Needs TrustsElder FraudLong-Term Care
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AI & Technology Correspondent

Contributing Editor — Technology

4+ articles

A legal technology specialist covering the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital assets, and estate planning. Covers how AI tools are transforming estate planning practice, how to include cryptocurrency and digital assets in estate plans, and the future of legal technology.

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Research & Fact-Checking Team

Editorial Research

All articles

The Estate Law Magazine research team verifies all factual claims against primary sources: IRS publications, Treasury regulations, Internal Revenue Code, state statutes, court decisions, and peer-reviewed academic research. All articles are reviewed for legal currency and updated when law changes.

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