Lois Tilton
- New York
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Lois draws on her deep experience to provide long-term strategies for high net worth individuals and families in all facets of estate and gift planning.
Lois Tilton advises multigenerational families, entrepreneurs, owners of qualified small business stock (QSBS), real estate investors, family offices, private equity partners, and hedge fund managers. She crafts bespoke gift and estate plans using various types of trusts and entities to accomplish tax-efficient intergenerational wealth transfers.
Lois’ practice also includes business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and charitable giving. She represents clients in federal and state estate tax audits, as well as charitable and individual beneficiaries of estates.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1984
- Barnard College of Columbia University, B.A., Economics, summa cum laude, 1981
Bar and Court Admissions
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New York
Professional Recognition
Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine as a New York Super Lawyer, 2009-2022, 2024-2025
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Trusts and Estates, 2019-2026
Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area
*Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
(AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)
Impact
Professional Leadership
- New York State Bar Association, Member
Trusts and Estates Law Section, Taxation Committee, Co-Chair
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Estate and Gift Taxation Committee, Member
Trusts, Estates and Surrogates Court Committee, Past Member
- Trusts and Estates Group of the Law Division of UJA Federation of New York, Member and Past Chair
- American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
