Education

Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude
Yale University, B.A., magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

Illinois

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David Shayne

Of Counsel
Chicago
t: 312-715-5782

David Shayne, counsels individuals about wealth transfer matters, including methods to minimize taxes and conserve assets. He has substantial experience advising business owners regarding their special estate planning and succession needs.

Mr. Shayne advises trustees, executors and clients generally on how to administer estates and trusts, including tax issues, interpretation of agreements, and principal and income allocation matters. He advises individuals on income, estate and gift tax issues and helps them designate suitable beneficiaries of their retirement plans, including IRAs. He has considerable experience with revocable trusts, insurance trusts, charitable trusts, asset protection trusts, and personal residence trusts. He also has supervised the administration of many decedents’ estates.

Memberships

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Estate Planning Council
  • Planned Giving Advisory Council of the Chicago Community Trust
  • Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Director
  • Francis W. Parker School, Life Trustee
  • Planned Giving Advisory Council of Ravinia Festival Association
  • Planned Giving Advisory Council of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Planned Giving Advisory Council of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in Illinois

Published Articles & Books