Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 Samantha (Lelito) Beresford is an associate at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC. Samantha focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration.
I advise individuals, families, and business owners on a broad range of estate planning and administration matters, including wealth preservation and tax-efficient wealth transfers. My practice centers on developing tailored planning strategies aligned with each client’s unique objectives, values, and long-term goals. I design and implement comprehensive estate planning structures, including the use of wills and trusts, to minimize tax exposure, preserve optionality, and simplify administration over time. I also work closely with business owners on succession planning and strategies to preserve and transition family wealth across generations.
In addition, I represent individual and corporate fiduciaries in all aspects of estate and trust administration, including probate and settlement, providing steady, practical guidance through what can often be a complex and sensitive process.
