Lawrence H. Heller

Lawrence H. Heller counsels individuals and members of their families on matters relating to domestic and international estate and income tax planning. Many of his clients are high net worth individuals. Lawrence writes and lectures extensively on subjects relating to domestic and international wealth transfer techniques and has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Subcommittee on Oversight in 1995 on proposed legislation to tax U.S. citizens who renounce their citizenship and long-term resident aliens who relinquish their U.S. resident status.

Concentrations

•Domestic and International Estate Planning
•Income Tax Planning for Individuals
•Charitable Organizations and Private Foundations
•Family Business Succession Planning
•Certified Tax Specialist

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 2008-2026
•Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2017 and 2021-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004-2023
•Listed, Legal Week, 'Private Client Global Elite,' 2018
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2009, 2011-2016
•Recipient, Founder’s Award, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), December 2012
•Selected by Citywealth as one of the top 54 leading lawyers in the category of North America’s Leaders in Private Wealth Management.
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

•Past Chair, International Bar Association, Committee 5, Individual Tax, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Succession

•Past Chair, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Foreign Tax Committee, Section of Taxation

•Member, American Bar Association

•Member, Century City Bar Association

•Board Member, John W. Carson Foundation, Board of Directors

•Board Member, The Broad Stage Board of Directors