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Complex assets secured through a streamlined, fixed-fee process across New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. [Book a consultation](https://cal.com/drewjacobs/estate-planning)[Start private intake](/get-started) Jurisdictions New York · New Jersey · Ohio Billing Fixed fee, quoted before work begins Timeline 30–60 days to signed & funded ## Strategic focus Built for the liquidity events, short earning windows, and privacy needs of people operating at the highest level. ### Founders & Executives Pre-exit equity, concentrated stock, and deferred comp — moved before the liquidity event, not after. - Trust structuring - Pre-exit transfers ### Athletes & Creators NIL income, brand and IP succession, and multi-state tax exposure, handled privately. - IP succession - Privacy by design ### Private Families Multi-generational transfer, guardianship, and closely held businesses kept in the family. - Asset protection - Business succession ## A complete estate planning stack Everything a plan needs, coordinated under one engagement. 01 ### Wills & Core Documents Wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives. 02 ### Revocable Living Trusts Probate avoidance and incapacity planning. 03 ### Irrevocable & Advanced Trusts ILITs, SLATs, GRATs, dynasty trusts, IDGTs. 04 ### Asset Protection Planning Protective trusts, entities, titling strategy. 05 ### Business Succession Buy-sell agreements and founder transitions. 06 ### Probate & Trust Administration Quiet guidance for executors and trustees. [See the full estate planning practice →](/estate-planning) Why Legacy Counsel ## Senior attorney attention. Modern process. No associate hand-offs. No hourly meter running in the background. 01 ### Fixed-Fee Engagements Quoted up front. No hourly meters. 02 ### Direct Attorney Access One senior attorney, start to finish. 03 ### Modern Process Secure intake and e-signing where permitted. 04 ### Privacy by Design Encrypted exchange. Family matters stay private. ## The process — 30 to 60 days Four steps, from first form to a funded plan. 1. ### Confidential Intake A secure form, reviewed before we speak. 2. ### Strategy Call A working session on your options. 3. ### Fixed-Fee Proposal Written scope and flat fee. 4. ### Design, Sign & Fund Drafted, executed, and funded. ## State-specific by design Tax and probate rules differ by state. Every plan follows the law that governs you. [NJ ### New Jersey Estate Planning Inheritance tax planning and probate avoidance. →](/estate-planning/new-jersey) [NY ### New York Estate Planning Estate tax cliff planning and Surrogate's Court avoidance. →](/estate-planning/new-york) [OH ### Ohio Estate Planning Transfer-on-death deeds and Ohio Legacy Trusts. → ](/estate-planning/ohio) For Advisors We partner with CPAs, RIAs, and family offices — your client stays yours. [Advisor partnerships →](/for-advisors) Free Download ### The Estate Planning Checklist A practical checklist covering documents, titling, beneficiary designations, and the funding steps most plans skip. Written for NY, NJ, and OH families. Send it to me Educational material only — not legal advice. Requesting the guide does not create an attorney-client relationship. We do not sell or share your email. Estate Planning Assessment ### Not sure what you need yet? A short, private assessment maps your situation to the documents and structures worth discussing — wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable planning, or administration support. [Take the 2-minute assessment →](/quiz/estate-planning) Educational only. Completing the assessment does not create an attorney-client relationship. FAQ ## Common questions. ### How are fees structured? Fixed fee, quoted in writing after a scoping call — before any work begins. ### Which states do you serve? New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. Elsewhere, we coordinate with local counsel. ### Do I need a trust, or just a will? It depends on your assets and family. We walk through both on the strategy call. ### Do you work with my CPA or advisor? Yes — routinely, so the legal and tax plans line up. [Read the full FAQ →](/faq) ## A legacy worth building deserves counsel worth keeping. Private consultations, directly with the attorney who designs your plan. 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All rights reserved. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. **Jurisdiction.** Drew Jacobs is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio . Estate planning is highly state-specific — laws governing wills, trusts, probate, estate and inheritance tax, and asset protection vary materially by jurisdiction. We represent clients whose residence, primary assets, or business interests are situated in NY, NJ, or OH. For matters involving other states, we coordinate with qualified local counsel. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice or an offer to represent you in a jurisdiction in which we are not licensed.