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.
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15 November 2025
News Coverage
P.S. — Baker Botts Launches Women’s Summit for Senior In-House Counsel
15 November 2025
News Coverage
P.S. — Baker Botts Launches Women’s Summit for Senior In-House Counsel
Thought Leadership
February 2026
Speeches & Presentations
Consenting to a Trust Modification - More Dangerous Than You Think
05 April 2022
Client Updates
Baker Botts Tax Controversy Update: Treasury "Greenbook" for Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Proposals
February 2026
Speeches & Presentations
Consenting to a Trust Modification - More Dangerous Than You Think