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.
Norman J. "Norm" Benford
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983 Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Education
- Yale University, J.D., graduated 1964
- Yale University, LL.B., graduated 1964
- Yale University, BA, graduated 1959
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- 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
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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