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David Aaron Handler is a seasoned attorney with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on estate planning, tax, and trusts. Drawing on extensive experience advising individuals, families, and fiduciaries, he helps clients address sophisticated wealth transfer, tax efficiency, and trust structuring matters with clarity and precision. Based in the firm’s Chicago office at 300 N La Salle Dr, David provides strategic counsel tailored to the unique goals, assets, and family dynamics involved in each matter. In his practice, David takes a practical and detail-oriented approach to helping clients develop and implement thoughtful estate plans designed to preserve assets and support long-term family and business objectives. His work often requires navigating complex tax considerations and trust-related issues, and he is known for delivering guidance that is both technically sound and responsive to client priorities. Whether assisting with proactive planning or addressing issues that arise over time, he is committed to helping clients make informed decisions with confidence. David’s practice reflects a deep understanding of the intersection between estate planning, tax, and trust law. Clients value his professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, workable solutions. At Kirkland & Ellis, he continues to provide trusted legal counsel to those seeking sophisticated guidance in estate and trust matters.
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.