About Us

We help artists, collectors, and art dealers make thoughtful, effective plans for the future of their work, their collections, and the care of their legacies.

We focus on estate and tax planning strategies that address the specific needs of those who live and work in the art world—where value is not just financial, and legacy is deeply personal. Our firm works closely with clients to develop tailored plans for lifetime transfers, charitable giving, business succession, and estate administration, often involving valuable and non-traditional assets.

Our services include:

Estate planning for artists, collectors, and gallerists
Business succession planning for art dealers and gallery owners
Planning for lifetime gifts, charitable donations, and private foundations
Appraisal coordination and planning for hard-to-value assets
Trust and entity structures for managing art and intellectual property
Estate administration and probate involving artistic and cultural assets

We understand the nuances of planning with artwork, archives, royalties, and creative rights. Whether you’re just beginning to think about a plan or need help managing a complex estate, we are here to provide guidance with clarity, empathy, and discretion.

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Estate Planning After the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Collectors and Creators of Art Need to Know

On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a tax law that permanently reshapes estate and income tax planning. For those with significant art collections, the law presents both opportunities and urgent planning considerations.

Can AI-Generated Art Be Copyrighted?

The rise of AI image generators has inspired excitement, confusion, and even fear in artistic communities. Artists have been experimenting with the technology’s creative capabilities to create artwork, but many are uncertain about whether such works can be copyrighted.

The Importance of a Will - Why Everyone Needs One

A will ensures that you control how your assets are distributed after you pass away, protecting you and your loved ones from state laws that may distribute them contrary to your intentions— a protection that is well worth the burdens.

Copyright Law for Artists: Protecting Your Work in the Digital Age

Under copyright law, if you create an original work—a book, movie, play, song, painting, photograph or blog post—you are the legal author with the exclusive right to profit from, modify, or reproduce the work.

When to Update Your Estate Plan

Let's explore some key life events that necessitate an immediate update to your estate plan.

How to Make Your Inheritance Last

If you are preparing to receive an inheritance, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your funds will last longer than a few ye