LOVETT BOOKMAN HARMON MARKS LLP – Pittsburgh, PA

Premier Estate Planning and Fiduciary Litigation Firm in Pittsburgh

For over 25 years, LOVETT BOOKMAN HARMON MARKS LLP has stood as a beacon of excellence and sophistication in the complex fields of estate planning, wealth management, and fiduciary litigation. As one of the largest and most respected trusts and estates departments in Pennsylvania, our firm is exclusively dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate the intricate process of wealth transfer. Our attorneys are not just practitioners; they are recognized leaders, authors, and educators in their fields. We provide a level of in-depth knowledge and personalized service that is unmatched, offering our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing their legacy is in the most capable hands.

A Sophisticated and Client-Centric Approach

At LOVETT BOOKMAN HARMON MARKS LLP, our approach is built on a deep understanding of our clients’ unique goals and circumstances. We handle matters with the utmost discretion, sensitivity, and strategic foresight. Whether you are creating a foundational estate plan, administering a complex multigenerational trust, planning for business succession, or find yourself in a contentious dispute, our team is singularly focused on achieving your objectives. We are renowned for our ability to handle the most complex and substantial estates, providing innovative solutions to intricate tax, asset protection, and succession challenges. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients as their trusted advisors through all of life’s stages.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

Our firm concentrates its practice on all facets of wealth planning, preservation, and transfer. This exclusive focus allows us to provide an exceptional level of skill and experience across a range of highly specialized legal services. Our key practice areas include:

• Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers: This is the cornerstone of our practice. We design and implement sophisticated estate plans tailored to each client’s specific needs, utilizing a full range of tools to protect wealth and ensure a seamless transfer to future generations.
• Trusts Lawyers and Estate Planning Lawyers: We create customized wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and durable powers of attorney. Our expertise includes advanced strategies for tax minimization, asset protection, and planning for individuals with special needs.
• Probate Lawyers and Estate Administration: We provide comprehensive and efficient guidance to executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through the entire estate and trust administration process, ensuring all legal and fiduciary obligations are met with precision.
• Business Succession Planning: As expert Business Formation and Contract Lawyers, we assist family-owned and closely-held businesses in creating and implementing strategic succession plans that ensure a smooth transition of leadership and ownership while preserving business value.
• Fiduciary, Orphans’ Court, and Tax Court Litigation: Our firm possesses a formidable litigation practice, representing clients in will contests, trust disputes, and other complex fiduciary litigation in Pennsylvania’s Orphans’ Courts. As skilled Tax Lawyers and IRS Dispute Lawyers, we also represent clients in controversies before the IRS and in U.S. Tax Court.

Your Trusted Advisors for Generations

The attorneys at LOVETT BOOKMAN HARMON MARKS LLP are more than legal technicians; we are dedicated counselors committed to protecting what you have worked a lifetime to build. Our lawyers are consistently recognized by their peers and prestigious publications like *The Best Lawyers in America* and *Pennsylvania Super Lawyers* as leaders in the field. Contact us to learn how our unparalleled expertise and client-focused approach can help you secure your legacy and provide for your loved ones for generations to come.