Important Notice: Banack Deren LLP was previously affiliated with the HGA Group and practiced under the name HGA Law LLP. Effective June 15, 2026, that affiliation ended.

Any legal services provided under the "HGA Law" name after June 15, 2026, are being provided by a separate law firm that is not associated with Banack Deren LLP. We value our longstanding relationships with our clients, referral sources, and community. If you have any questions regarding this transition, or if you would like to confirm that you are working with Banack Deren LLP, please contact our office.

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Lawyer

Melissa Banack

Areas of Focus

Estate & Corporate Succession Planning

Representative Work

  • Drafting comprehensive estate plans, including business and succession planning, tax planning, and integration with family trusts and other complex matters.
  • Planning and implementing tax and wealth-preservation strategies for high-net-worth individuals and family businesses, including the use of trusts, charitable gifting, and life insurance policies to optimize estate tax savings.
  • Guiding executors and administrators through the estate administration process, including grants of probate and administration, liquidating and distributing assets, creditor protection, tax matters, and resolving disputes amongst beneficiaries.

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