Estate and Business Planning

Overview

Baker Botts is among the leading law firms in the world, with a nationally prominent estate planning practice. We advise exceptionally high net worth individuals in all aspects of estate planning and administration, as well as estate and gift tax litigation and fiduciary litigation. We are particularly known for the design, implementation and defense of advanced strategies to transfer ownership of family businesses and legacy properties from one generation to the next (or to charity). Our lawyers are experienced in transfers of hard-to-value assets, family limited partnerships, business valuation issues and family business succession planning. 

Ross Holley
Ross Holley Senior Associate

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Juliann Krolick Baker Botts Houston
Juliann Krolick Senior Associate

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Tyler Murray
Tyler R. Murray Senior Associate

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Evelyn Vernier Baker Botts Houston
Evelyn Vernier Associate

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Ross Holley
Ross Holley Senior Associate

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Juliann Krolick Baker Botts Houston
Juliann Krolick Senior Associate

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30 September 2025 Speeches & Presentations SLATopedia
06 December 2024 Speeches & Presentations Lifetime Planning with QTIP Trusts
October 2024 Speeches & Presentations Protecting Buy/Sell Agreements from IRS Attacks, ALI-CLE
October 2024 Speeches & Presentations Pre- and Post-Death Settlement Agreements
June 2023 Speeches & Presentations Interactions with the IRS
June 2022 Speeches & Presentations Masterclass in Estate Administration - Part III
20 May 2021 Speeches & Presentations The Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion Act of 2021
30 September 2025 Speeches & Presentations SLATopedia
06 December 2024 Speeches & Presentations Lifetime Planning with QTIP Trusts
October 2024 Speeches & Presentations Protecting Buy/Sell Agreements from IRS Attacks, ALI-CLE