We understand the importance of passing along wealth to the next generation. Our charge is to help you do so in the most tax efficient way that still meets with your lifetime gifting goals.
Our attorneys are proficient in the most sophisticated gifting strategies recognized by law, including minors’ trusts, insurance trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs), sales to lifetime gift trusts and the creation of business entities that allow for wealth management and control for multiple generations. We analyze each situation independently, make recommendations that suit your goals, and work towards full implementation of the chosen gifting strategy. Many of our attorneys are nationally known frequent lecturers and authors on these various strategies—we bring a wealth of knowledge in this area to all client relationships.
Highlights from the Simply Tax podcast: How to choose an entity for a family business
The tax laws changed. Should your business and estate plans change too?
New tax law’s doubling of estate tax exemption compels a review of your estate plan
What you should know about estate and gift tax 2018 inflation adjustments
Why donor advised funds are useful for year-end charitable giving
Proposed Bayer-Monsanto merger presents a charitable planning opportunity
Proposed changes to Section 2704 could spur tax increase for owners of closely held businesses
Filing Form 709: Beyond the basics of gift tax returns
Leveraging to Attain Basis Step-Up; Income Tax Benefits of Losing an FLP Case
Jessica Gordon recognized by Century City Chamber of Commerce
Thompson Coburn attorneys receive high marks in Chambers’ 2018 High Net Worth guide
Jason Thein named a top estate planning attorney in St. Louis
Tom Corbett, Larry Katzenstein featured in Chambers’ inaugural High Net Worth guide
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2016
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Georgia Demeros named a ‘Five Star Professional’ for estate planning
Saint Louis Legacy Awards honor Dale Knight, Larry Katzenstein, Covenant Place
27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA
Private Client Group transfers more than $1.2 billion in assets
Larry Katzenstein offers charitable organizations guidance on tax fallout of ‘fiscal cliff’ law
Leading philanthropy company names Larry Katzenstein to advisory board
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Washington, D.C.
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Henry is a partner in the Firm's Tax Practice Area. Henry is a partner in the Firm's Tax Practice Area. |
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Chicago
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Scott's practice focuses in the areas of family wealth preservation, federal transfer taxation and family business planning. Scott's practice focuses in the areas of family wealth preservation, federa... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Sarah helps individuals and families preserve their wealth by developing strategies to safeguard their assets in the most tax-efficient way. Sarah helps individuals and families preserve their wealth by developing st... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom's practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and administration, federal estate and gift tax compliance and controversy, organizational, tax and succession plan... Tom's practice focuses on the areas of estate planning and administration, ... |
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St. Louis
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For 35 years, Steve has focused his practice on succession planning for family businesses, including the areas of estate planning, taxation, estate and trust administrati... For 35 years, Steve has focused his practice on succession planning for fam... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Georgia serves as an estate planning advisor and personal general counsel to closely-held businesses, business leaders, and other individuals. Georgia serves as an estate planning advisor and personal general counsel t... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jackie's practice is focused on representation of individuals and families in the areas of estate planning and charitable giving and representation of nonprofit organizat... Jackie's practice is focused on representation of individuals and families ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Laura's practice is focused on all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of estate planning documents, probate and tax law, tax planning and business succ... Laura's practice is focused on all aspects of estate planning, including th... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jim serves as a key advisor to regional medical groups on the full spectrum of business and regulatory issues they encounter while providing medical services. Jim serves as a key advisor to regional medical groups on the full spectrum... |
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Associate
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Los Angeles
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Jessica represents clients in estate planning, trust administration and probate matters. Jessica represents clients in estate planning, trust administration and pro... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Steve is a nationally recognized practitioner in the areas of estate planning and the structuring of privately held businesses. Steve is a nationally recognized practitioner in the areas of estate planni... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail sales and professional servic... Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a var... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Larry is a nationally known authority on estate planning and planned giving. Larry is a nationally known authority on estate planning and planned giving... |
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Counsel
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St. Louis
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Katie advises families and helps them develop appropriate estate plans for their individual circumstances. Katie advises families and helps them develop appropriate estate plans for ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Joe is a longtime member and former chair of our Private Client group. Joe is a longtime member and former chair of our Private Client group. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Ed counsels individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of estate, trust, business, and tax planning matters. Ed counsels individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of estate, trust... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Lacey has extensive experience in all aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration and charitable giving. Lacey has extensive experience in all aspects of estate planning, estate an... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jason is a trusted legal advisor to multi-generational families and their businesses. Jason is a trusted legal advisor to multi-generational families and their b... |
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