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Barbara K. Wheaton represents clients in Portland, Maine across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Barbara K. Wheaton
Barbara Wheaton concentrates her legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, and related disciplines. Barbara's clients include high net worth individuals, business owners, family offices, charities and fiduciaries. She represents her clients' interests in probate proceedings involving trustee or executor duties, guardianships, trust administration and reformation, and contested estate administrations.
Barbara also works extensively with nonprofit organizations, helping them obtain and retain their tax exempt status. She provides effective solutions to the tax and regulatory problems frequently confronting private foundations and public charities.
Barbara speaks frequently to nonprofit boards about best governance practices and tax compliance. Barbara provides sophisticated, solution-driven estate planning services to high net worth individuals and their families. She frequently works with individuals who have special estate planning considerations, such as substantial real estate holdings, closely held businesses, retirement plan assets, intellectual property, and special family considerations. Barbara regularly employs advanced tax planning techniques to meet effectively her clients' personal, tax, and strategic objectives.
Credentials
Education
Harvard University
J.D. · 1987
Bowdoin College
— · 1984
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United States, Maine
ACTIVE
United States, Flori
ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (ME)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Portland (ME)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (ME)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Portland (ME)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law, Portland (ME)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Portland (ME)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA High Net Worth Guide: Top "Band 1" ranking in private wealth law in Maine (2016-present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.
2026
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What areas of law does Barbara K. Wheaton practice?
Barbara K. Wheaton focuses on Tax and Trusts.
Where is Barbara K. Wheaton located?
Barbara K. Wheaton primarily serves clients in Portland, Maine, with an office at 254 Commercial Street.
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