Allan C. Bell is Chair of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Mr. Bell practices primarily in tax planning for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, estates and trusts. He brings his innovative, in-depth tax planning expertise as well as the ability to analyze, explain and implement sophisticated techniques to his clients. His insight into the government's interpretations and views on issues, he provides efficient and thorough services and work product without the necessity of "reinventing the wheel" for each new matter. Mr. Bell is uniquely qualified to formulate creative and customized advice in estate and wealth transfer planning. His creative thinking transcends conventional planning and uncovers workable solutions to accomplish each client's unique objectives. Specific strategies might include advanced trust design in concert with asset valuation discounts, interfamily sales, charitable planning and other arrangements. Recognized as an authority in his field, Mr. Bell often serves as a resource to other professionals (accountants, financial planners and other attorneys) who retain him themselves and recommend him to their most important clients. He has lectured extensively and published on estate planning and related tax matters on both professional and general levels. Mr. Bell has been selected for inclusion in the 2009-2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®* published by Woodard/White under Trusts and Estates, and the 2011 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers®* published by Thompson Reuters under Estate Planning and Probate. *For ranking methodologies, please see www.bestlawyers.com and www.superlawyers.com. Affiliations Member, Sections on Taxation and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, New Jersey State Bar Association Member, Sections on Taxation and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, American Bar Association Chair, Endowment Committee, Jewish Family Service, Inc. of Bergen County Chair, Development Committee, Dwight-Englewood School Chair, Planned Giving Committee, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation President, Alumni Class Leadership Council, University of Pennsylvania Member, Executive Board, Penn Fund Authored Articles 8/1/2011, Allan C. Bell - Lifetime Gifting Program 1/1/2002, Lifetime Tax Planning 1/1/1998, Lifetime Tax Planning 1/1/1994, Lifetime Tax Planning 1/1/1991, Lifetime Tax Planning Related Press Releases 3/21/2011, Sills Cummis & Gross Announces Its 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers 8/9/2010, Sills Cummis & Gross Attorneys Continue to be Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 8/5/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Retains Prestige in 2010 Best Lawyers ® 10/28/2008, Highest Accolades from Best Lawyers ® for Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Relevant News 12/1/2005, Allan Bell- Estate Planning 101: Points to Ponder When Passing Assets to Heirs Relevant Events 9/15/2009, Allan C. Bell - Estate Planning in Uncertain Times 6/1/2007, Allan C. Bell - Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals |