GluckWalrath knows that helping clients plan for their families’ future is one of the most important assignments an attorney can perform. Accordingly, the team works closely with clients to ensure, the appropriate transfer of assets and estate planning needs. GluckWalrath provides comprehensive trust and estate services to individuals, families, independent professionals and corporate fiduciaries. Estate planning clients include individuals of inherited wealth, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, closely-held business owners, retired persons, widows and philanthropists. In addition, the practice is focused on open communication among family generations in order to avoid the pitfalls and expense which can result from probate litigation. The attorneys work diligently with families to explore non-litigation alternatives to conflict resolution. This can include mediation or arbitration. However should litigation be unavoidable, GluckWalrath provides the guidance and expertise to handle the matter in an effective manner.

The Trusts and Estates Practice involve the following elements:

	Asset Distribution Issues
	Closely Held Businesses
	Conservatorship/Guardianships
	Corporate Dissolutions
	Estate and Gift Taxation
	Estate Plans
	Executive Compensation
	Family Business Succession Planning
	Family Limited Partnerships
	Generation Skipping Transfers
	Gifting Programs
	Marital Issues and Agreements
	Pension and Retirement Planning
	Private Charitable Foundations
	Probate and Trust Administration
	Will and Trust Contests

GluckWalrath also provides assistance to clients with long term medical care issues and potential disability.