Brad J. Richter is the chair of Fried Frank's Trusts and Estates Department, resident in the New York office. He joined the firm as a partner in 2005.
Brad's practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates representation, including sophisticated tax and estate planning, the administration of large estates and trusts, succession and business planning, and the formation and operation of charitable foundations.
He represents high-net-worth individuals; principals and sponsors of private equity funds; executives, entrepreneurs, and financial services personnel; family and real estate business owners; and fiduciaries of estates, trusts and charitable organizations.
Brad counsels individuals seeking to engage in all forms of wealth transfer planning. He assists clients in structuring new business entities; transferring fund, private equity or closely-held family business interests; and establishing multi-generational trusts. He also helps clients implement general or specific chari...
Brad J. Richter is the chair of Fried Frank's Trusts and Estates Department, resident in the New York office. He joined the firm as a partner in 2005.
Brad's practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates representation, including sophisticated tax and estate planning, the administration of large estates and trusts, succession and business planning, and the formation and operation of charitable foundations.
He represents high-net-worth individuals; principals and sponsors of private equity funds; executives, entrepreneurs, and financial services personnel; family and real estate business owners; and fiduciaries of estates, trusts and charitable organizations.
Brad counsels individuals seeking to engage in all forms of wealth transfer planning. He assists clients in structuring new business entities; transferring fund, private equity or closely-held family business interests; and establishing multi-generational trusts. He also helps clients implement general or specific charitable desires, analyze retirement plan issues, and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities with respect to unusual aspects of both foreign and domestic estates and trusts. He represents clients engaging in litigation with, or under audit by, the IRS, and clients engaging in litigation with third parties before the Surrogate's Court on contested tax and probate matters.
Brad is recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading individual in Wealth Management: Eastern Region (Nationwide).
Client memorandum |
Last Chance to Use Many Effective Estate Planning Strategies⟶Client memorandum |
Speaking engagements |
February 2020 Luncheon Program⟶Speaking engagements |
The 2019 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair⟶Speaking engagements |
Chair – Advanced Trusts and Estates, 2019 Tax Conference at NYU⟶Speaking engagements |
Chair – Advanced Trusts and Estates, 2018 Tax Conference at NYU⟶Speaking engagements |
NYSSCPA Estate Planning Section, Subchapter J and Fiduciary Income Tax and Non-Tax Aspects of Trusts⟶Speaking engagements |
NYU’s 2017 Summer Institute in Taxation⟶Looking for a professional? Try our advanced professionals search⟶
