Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Trusts and Estates

Carolyn Wenzel represents companies, tax-exempt organizations, families and individuals in the areas of governance, tax, advocacy, estate and trust administration and estate planning. She regularly counsels nonprofit entities and tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, trade and professional associations, and religious and educational organizations in the areas of formation, investment decision-making, endowment fund establishment and modification, governanc...

Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following: Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers Other post-employment benefit trusts Executive compensation Co...

Aaron Bradley Flinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Aaron Bradley, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron Bradley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn Levy Gilliam is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. She primarily practices in the areas of wills, trusts, elder law, conservatorships, probates, business matters, and litigation regarding these areas. She was named as a Top Attorney for 2020 in the Knoxville Cityview Magazine in Social Security Disability, Elder Law, and Adoption. Ms. Gilliam also serves in a fiduciary capacity for her clients, as a trustee of a trust, personal representative/executrix of a will...

Andrew Bellm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Andrew, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alice Haston represents entities and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, and trusts and estates. Alice recognizes that for her clients to focus on their goals and missions, they need effective planning and governance. Her thoughtful, detailed approach enables her clients to establish beneficial structures and to minimize risk. She often advises families and individuals in business issues, estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary compliance. She also couns...

Amelia White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Amelia, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Regan S. Steepleton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Trusts and Estates. Regan S., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rebecca Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Rebecca, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jake A. Kasser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jake A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ann Ralls Brown is an attorney in the firm's Nashville office where she concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law. She assists clients with domestic and family legal matters, including, but not limited to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as divorce and post-divorce matters involving issues of child custody, child support, alimony, and financial and property disputes. She is a member of the firm's Trusts & Estate Planning Service Group. Recent News, Articles & Sp...