Jeremy T. Ware

Partner

Direct: 404.873.7006
Fax: 404.873.7007
Atlanta
171 17th Street NW
Suite 2100
Atlanta, Georgia 30363

Biography

Jeremy is a partner in the Private Wealth practice. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”) and is a former chair of the Fiduciary Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. He is also licensed to practice in Florida.

Jeremy skillfully guides ultra-high-net-worth U.S. and international clients through complex wealth transfer strategies, estate administrations, and charitable planning. He has handled multiple Forbes 400 individuals’ matters, as well as numerous other nine-figure estate planning and estate administration matters. As a trusted legal professional, he helps clients gift millions of dollars to beneficiaries in tax-efficient ways, accomplish significant charitable gifts, and transfer family businesses to the next generation of future leaders.

Jeremy is a frequent lecturer and author on complex wealth transfer and tax strategies, including former co-author of the comprehensive publication Georgia Estate Planning, Will Drafting, and Estate Administration Forms. 

As the firm’s financial partner, Jeremy oversees budgeting, cash flow, and other financial matters for the firm. He was previously the firm’s professional development partner, in which capacity he oversaw compensation, mentoring, and training for all of the firm’s associates.

Credentials

  • Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor,
    magna cum laude
    • Tax & Estate Planning Award
  • Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts,
    cum laude
  • State of Florida 2005
  • State of Georgia 2004
    • State Bar of Georgia
      • Fiduciary Law Section, Chair (Former)
      • Fiduciary Law Section, Executive Committee (Former)
      • Fiduciary Law Section, Program Committee (Former)
      • Fiduciary Law Section, Legislative Committee (Former)
      • Fiduciary Law Section, Trust Code Committee (Former)
    • Atlanta Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors (Former)
    • Georgia Planned Giving Council, Board of Directors (Former)
    • Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Corporate Leadership Council (Former)
    • Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Volunteer
    • Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Volunteer
    • Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, Volunteer (Former)
    • All Souls Fellowship Presbyterian Church
      • Music Team Member
      • Finance Committee Member (Former)

Recognition

  • Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”)
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Trust and Estates Law, 2018-25
  • Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law, 2016-24

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