Trusts & Estates
Trusted Advisors Creating A Lasting Legacy Through Trusts & Estates Planning
At Jackson Walker, our Trusts & Estates lawyers provide knowledgeable counsel to help families and individuals preserve and plan for their estates for themselves and future generations. Our success derives from not only technical expertise but also deep experience navigating family dynamics, coupled with our dedication to understanding the wishes and needs of our clients. Our Trusts & Estates services include the following:
- Development and implementation of planning that aligns with clientsâ objectives and values, while minimizing gift and estate tax consequences
- Tax-efficient solutions for the transfer and succession of assets to preserve wealth for future generations
- Family office design and governance implementation
- Charitable planning, including family foundations and public charities, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts
As personal estates increase in size and complexity, the structuring of tailored wealth transfer and preservation plans are key to achieving our clientsâ goals.
We enjoy developing long-term relationships with our clients, many of which extend through multiple generations. We strive to provide our clients with sage counsel, compassionate guidance, and support throughout the various stages of their estate and legacy-focused planning.
April 25, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 21 Attorneys Named Among 2025 “Best Lawyers in Dallas”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 21 attorneys recognized among D Magazineâs list of the âBest Lawyers in Dallasâ for 2025. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories.
March 19, 2025
Attorney News
William Hornberger Appointed to Laredo Economic Development Corporation Board
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that partner William H. Hornberger has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC).
February 7, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Announces Election of 12 Attorneys to Partnership
Jackson Walker is proud to announce the election of 12 outstanding attorneys to the firmâs partnership.
December 20, 2024
Attorney News
âFort Worth Magazineâ Lists 27 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the âTop Attorneysâ of 2024
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 27 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazineâs âTop Attorneysâ list for 2024. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a ârigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.â
November 7, 2024
Spotlight
Jackson Walker Earns 26 National and 140 Metropolitan Rankings in 2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms”
Jackson Walker proudly announces its inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Law FirmsÂŽÂ by Best Lawyers. This year, Jackson Walker observed notable improvements in the national rankings, including the rise of Real Estate to Tier 1, Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Trusts and Estates to Tier 2, and the addition of Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) in Tier 3.
September 17, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its âTexas Super Lawyersâ of 2024
Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reutersâ 2024 âTexas Super Lawyersâ list.
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
July 18, 2024
Spotlight
Family Office Practice Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Guide; Sarah Patel Pacheco Ranked for High Net Worth Disputes
Chambers and Partners, the worldâs leading independent professional legal research company, has recognized Sarah Patel Pacheco and our Family Office practice in its High Net Worth Guide for 2024.
July 11, 2024
Attorney News
‘Austin Monthly’ Lists 21 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among “Austin’s Top Attorneys” of 2024
Jackson Walker congratulates the 21 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthlyâs list of âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ for 2024. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 39 categories.
April 19, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 23 Attorneys Named Among 2024 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 23 attorneys recognized among D Magazineâs list of the âBest Lawyers in Dallasâ for 2024. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories.
