P. Gregory Hess

Partner

P. Gregory Hess concentrates his practice on estate planning, wealth transfer tax planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, and the representation of nonprofit organizations and celebrities.

He has a particular focus on tax-sensitive estate planning, and charitable giving, and the formation and regulatory compliance of nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Hess' clients have included:

• Academy Award-winning Best Actor
• Internationally known rock star
• National network TV journalists
• Former U.S. ambassador
• Presidents of international banks
• Senior executives of a major national stock brokerage firm
• British countess
• President of an internationally known publishing firm
• Architects with major influence on U.S. architecture
• Authors of well-known children's books
• Co-owner of a National Hockey League (NHL) hockey team
• Internationally known artists
• Senior partners of national law and accounting firms
• Major real estate developers and owners
• Investment bankers, physicians and owners of closely held businesses
• Presidents of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) companies
  

Speeches and Presentations

Mr. Hess is active in community affairs throughout New York and regularly speaks on estate and gift planning issues, philanthropic and planned giving, and related topics to various audiences.

Awards and Honors

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

Professional Memberships

Estate Planning Council of New York City

Civic and Charitable Memberships

American Heart Association
New York City Affiliate
          Director
          Vice President
          Legal Counsel

New York School for the Deaf
Chairman, Board of Trustees

Pro Mujer
Past Director and Secretary

Ruby Bridges Foundation, Inc.
Past Director and Treasurer

Sarah Lawrence College Planned Giving Advisory Council