Norman J. Benford

Norman J. Benford is National Chair Emeritus of the Private Wealth Services Practice and 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.

Concentrations

•Personal estate planning
•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

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed,The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 1983-2020
• Miami Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year, 2012
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2019
•Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2017
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide,National Leader, Wealth Management; Florida Leader, Estate Planning, 2008-2015
•Listed, Who's Who Legal: Private Clients, 2014
•Listed, Florida Trend magazine, Legal Elite, 2005
•Listed, Who's Who in America
•Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0