Eric Mann Email & Phone Number

Eric counsels families and family offices, business owners, executives and individuals on all aspects of sophisticated estate and tax planning for multiple generations, combining his skills as an attorney and a certified public accountant to solve complex planning issues.In addition, Eric advises his clients regarding the legal implications of major life events, such as premarital planning, moving to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing parents and designating agents for health care decisions. Eric prides himself in developing flexible, practicable solutions that maximize his clients’ objectives.He also authored Section 11-18(a-5) of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/11-18(a-5), which expanded the authority of a guardian to make certain gifts and to establish estate planning documents for disabled adult persons. In addition, the section directs the guardian to investigate and pursue a ward’s eligibility for governmental benefits.Eric is an active participant in the firm’s drafting committee and the associate development program.Specialties: Preparation of wills, trusts and corporate entities of all types, whether foreign and domestic, charitable and non-charitable. Structuring tax-advantageous solutions for transferring wealth to younger generations while protecting assets from the claims of future creditors (including spouses of descendants in the event of divorce). Assistance in tax and non-tax compliance and controversy matters, including NAIC annual statements and gift and estate tax audits. Probate administration.

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  Partner

  Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg Llp

  Apr 1998 - Present - Greater Chicago Area

  - Co-Chair of the Family Office Practice Group- Member of the Private Wealth Services Practice Group