Mark E. Osborne
Trusts and Estates
Trusts and Estates
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Mr. Osborne is the managing partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. Mr. Osborne practices primarily in the area of trust and estate planning, with an emphasis on taxation, asset protection, and international transactions. Mr. Osborne is an author and frequent lecturer on numerous wealth transfer topics. He has made presentations and published articles nationally and internationally on the subjects of asset protection, foreign tax compliance, international inheritance rights, and related cross-border topics. Mr. Osborne is the founding Editor of the International Estate Planning Guide, a publication of the International Bar Association. Mr. Osborne is serving as Co-Chair of the Individual Tax and Private Client Committee of the International Bar Association, and he is Chair of the Board of the Texas Chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He is also a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© since 2018 for Trusts and Estates featured in U.S. News and World Report. Mr. Osborne is the managing partner of Osborne, Helman, Scott, Knisely & Stanton, LLP. Mr. Osborne practices primarily in the area of trust and estate planning, with an emphasis on taxation, asset protection, and international transactions. Mr. Osborne is an author and frequent lecturer on numerous wealth transfer topics. He has made presentations and published articles nationally and internationally on the subjects of asset protection, foreign tax compliance, international inheritance rights, and related cross-border topics. Mr. Osborne is the founding Editor of the International Estate Planning Guide, a publication of the International Bar Association. Mr. Osborne is serving as Co-Chair of the Individual Tax and Private Client Committee of the International Bar Association, and he is Chair of the Board of the Texas Chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He is also a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© since 2018 for Trusts and Estates featured in U.S. News and World Report.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Samuel Gonzalez
I engaged Mark Osborne to assist with a complex estate plan involving a family business and significant out-of-state real estate holdings. His deep expertise in taxation and trusts was evident from the start. He clearly leveraged his LL.M. in Taxation and his recognition in the Trusts and Estates field to structure a plan that was technically sound and aimed to minimize our tax burden. The documents he drafted were thorough and reflected his 22 years of experience. However, the process felt somewhat impersonal. While he is undoubtedly the managing partner of a prominent firm, responsiveness was inconsistent. There were several instances where emails went unanswered for a week or more, and scheduled call-backs were delayed without notice. For the premium rate, I expected more proactive communication and clearer timelines. The final product is solid, and I believe my assets are well-protected, but managing client expectations throughout the engagement is an area for improvement. He is a capable attorney for intricate planning needs, but be prepared to follow up diligently.