Sarah Patterson has practiced law for 25 years and is a part of the Trust and Estate Planning Practice Group with the firm. Her practice focuses on estate, trust and tax matters for individuals, as well as entity formation and business planning. She also advises non-profit and tax-exempt organizations on formation, planning and tax issues.
Sarah has represented a wide range of estates, including probate proceedings and trust administration. Her experience includes assisting executors and trustees with estate and trust administration, asset distribution, and implementing long-term planning established under wills and trusts.
Sarah reviews and advises preparers regarding fiduciary tax returns for estates and trusts, and represents individual and corporate clients involved in estate or trust controversies.
Sarah is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). This appointment reflects her deep knowledge of trust and estate planning law and her strong reputation in the legal community.
Sarah has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America multiple times, including in 2024 and 2026, for her work in litigation in trust and estates. Prior to this, she received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in 2021 for her work in nonprofit/charities law and 2020 for her work in Trust and Estates.
