Steven A. Widdes

About Steven A. Widdes

Steve Widdes is widely recognized for his knowledge and expertise in estate planning, asset protection, estate and trust administration, and tax and business succession planning, having over 40 years of experience. Steve takes pride in being a good listener and in using the law to help people achieve their personal estate planning objectives. Steve advises a diverse range of individuals and families, from those with modest means to those with estates worth more than $100 million, as chair of the firm's Estates and Trusts practice group. He creates sophisticated estate plans to address issues that clients face, such as minimizing estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes or ensuring that an appropriate plan is in place to protect the clients' loved ones.

Steve, who is approachable and friendly, is committed to working closely with his clients to understand their specific anxieties and concerns regarding their estate planning objectives. He is intent on assisting his clients in developing a customized plan to achieve their goals in a sophisticated, tax-efficient, and long-term manner. Steve sees his work as a true collaboration with his clients, and he actively works to streamline the planning process so that each client feels heard, understood, and involved in achieving their goals.

Steve is frequently asked to speak on estate and business succession planning topics by tax, financial, charitable, and estate planning groups. Steve, a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a nationally accredited estate planner, served on ACTEC's Asset Protection Committee for many years.