Brian G. Smith
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
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Brian G. Smith is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles Estate Planning, Family Law, and General matters from New York, NY.
About Brian G. Smith: Brian G. Smith is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Brian G. Smith represents clients in New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Brian G. Smith
Brian G. Smith advises ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate and tax planning, trust administration, litigation, family law, and charitable giving. With deep insight into complex tax planning strategies, Brian advises his clients on dynasty trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, and life insurance trusts. Brian counsels clients with the goal of lessening the wealth transfer tax involved when transferring wealth to the next generation. He also creates traditional wills, revocable trusts, and limited liability companies in accordance with his clients’ estate plans.
In the realm of estate and trust administration, Brian’s guidance extends to fiduciaries and beneficiaries involved in administration. This includes audits of estate tax returns and gift tax returns. His clients value his deep understanding of estate planning and tax implications, as well as his familiarity with the preparation of estate tax returns.
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•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 2026
•Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Law, New York, 2025
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Education
St. John's University School of Law
J.D. Articles · 2008
Duke University
B.A. · 2005
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What areas of law does Brian G. Smith practice?
Brian G. Smith focuses on Estate Planning, Family Law, General, Tax, and Trusts.
Where is Brian G. Smith located?
Brian G. Smith primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
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