Meet Our 2026 Summer Associates
Each summer, WilliamsMcCarthy welcomes law students into the firm to work alongside our attorneys, take on real assignments, and get a feel for what practicing
In developing creative, flexible, and complete plans, our estate planning attorneys provide clients with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions tailored to their specific circumstances. Our experienced attorneys draft and advise in the areas of basic wills; living trusts; and advance directives, such as powers of attorney for property and health care, and living wills.
Our dedicated attorneys stay at the forefront of all evolving developments in estate and trust law at both the federal and state levels, and maintain involvement in state and national professional associations to strengthen valuable professional relationships within the field.
Estate Tax Planning
Our attorneys are also specially qualified to advise on advanced estate tax savings techniques. Team members provide significant technical expertise in the drafting and administration of Credit Shelter Trusts, Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts (QTIPs), Charitable Remainder and Lead Trusts (CRTs and CLTs), Irrevocable Insurance Trusts (ILITs), Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs), and other advanced estate tax avoidance vehicles.
If you have any questions or would like to request more information, please contact us.
We regularly share insight in publications and our quarterly e-newsletter, Comments from Counsel.
Each summer, WilliamsMcCarthy welcomes law students into the firm to work alongside our attorneys, take on real assignments, and get a feel for what practicing
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