G. Boone Smith, III - Macon, GA

Preeminent Estate Planning and Tax Counsel in Macon, Georgia

Preserving family wealth, mitigating taxes, and structuring commercial success require sophisticated legal counsel. Based at 688 Walnut Street in Macon, attorney G. Boone Smith, III has served Middle Georgia clients since 1982. A senior partner at Smith, Hawkins, Hollingsworth and Reeves, LLP, attorney Smith earned his law degree from the University of Georgia and has spent over four decades advising high-net-worth families, businesses, and charitable trusts. Repeatedly named in The Best Lawyers in America and Georgia Super Lawyers, he pairs deep tax knowledge with attentive personal service. Whether you need a lawyer to structure complex trusts or resolve corporate governance matters, his counsel provides lasting clarity.

Advanced Estate Planning, Wills, and Wealth Preservation Trusts

Generational wealth transfer requires navigating federal gift, estate, and transfer taxes. As an experienced estate planning lawyer, G. Boone Smith, III designs customized estate plans aligned with client goals. His practice includes revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, charitable trusts, and family limited partnerships. By drafting meticulous wills, durable powers of attorney, and advance directives, attorney Smith ensures assets pass smoothly to heirs while shielding estates from probate disputes and tax liabilities.

Comprehensive Probate Administration and Estate Settlement

The loss of a family member brings significant emotional strain, which can be compounded by probate proceedings. Serving as seasoned probate lawyers, attorney Smith and his firm assist executors, corporate fiduciaries, and court-appointed administrators with probate administration before Georgia probate courts. From validating wills and inventorying substantial estate assets to handling estate tax returns and distributing property, his office provides steady guidance. When fiduciary conflicts or will caveats arise, his decades of trial familiarity ensure that the decedent's true intent is vigorously upheld.

Corporate Law, Healthcare Practice Groups, and Employee Benefits

Growing commercial enterprises and medical practices face strict regulatory, tax, and governance requirements. Attorney Smith provides comprehensive business formation and operational guidance to closely held corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. He advises clients on shareholder agreements, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contract negotiations. Additionally, he focuses extensively on employee benefits and executive compensation plans, designing qualified retirement plans and ERISA-compliant packages that attract top talent while delivering maximum corporate tax advantages.

Strategic Federal and State Tax Planning

Tax regulations evolve constantly, presenting substantial challenges to business owners and private estates. As an authority among tax lawyers in Central Georgia, G. Boone Smith, III provides proactive tax planning that mitigates corporate and individual tax exposure. The firm analyzes transactional tax implications, manages tax-exempt entity compliance for non-profit organizations, and represents clients in disputes before state and federal taxing authorities.

Why Clients Trust G. Boone Smith, III

• Over forty years of legal practice with Smith, Hawkins, Hollingsworth and Reeves, LLP since 1982.
• Consistently honored in The Best Lawyers in America and selected to Georgia Super Lawyers.
• Holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating for legal ability and professional ethics.
• Active member of the State Bar of Georgia Fiduciary Law Section.
• Direct, senior-level counsel for high-stakes business and wealth planning.

When you need to hire an attorney or find a lawyer with unrivaled estate planning experience in Macon, contact G. Boone Smith, III today to schedule a consultation.