Trusts and Estates
Norman J. "Norm" Benford
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Norman J. Benford counsels high-net-worth individuals and families in connection with estate planning and other complex tax issues, as well as business succession and other non-tax family matters. Norm also counsels individuals and institutions serving as fiduciaries of estates, trusts and guardianships in connection with administrative matters and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
Overview
- Yale University, J.D., graduated 1964
- Yale University, LL.B., graduated 1964
- Yale University, BA, graduated 1959
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- Advisory Committee, Philip E. Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Member
- Doral/Ryder Open, Board of Governors - Member
- Endowment Committee, University of Miami - Chairman
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Board of Trustees - Member
- Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Trustees - Member
- International Academy of Estate and Trust Law - Member
- Mercy Hospital, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees - Member
- Plymouth Congregational Church, Board of Trustees - Member
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- Advisory Committee, Philip E. Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - Member
- Doral/Ryder Open, Board of Governors - Member
- Endowment Committee, University of Miami - Chairman
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Board of Trustees - Member
- Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Board of Trustees - Member
- International Academy of Estate and Trust Law - Member
- Mercy Hospital, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees - Member
- Plymouth Congregational Church, Board of Trustees - Member
- Yale University, J.D., graduated 1964
- Yale University, LL.B., graduated 1964
- Yale University, BA, graduated 1959
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Miami (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- Who's Who in America
- Florida Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," 2005
- Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
- Chambers USA Guide, National Leader, Wealth Management; Florida Leader, Estate Planning, 2008-2013
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Areas of Concentration
- Personal estate planning
- Resolution of estate, gift and generation-skipping tax disputes with IRS
- Business succession
- International estate and pre-immigration planning
- Administration of trusts and estates, including contested probate and trust matters
- Establishment and operation of private and public charitable organizations
- Negotiation and preparation of marital agreements
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