Mark A. Langan

Mark A. Langan is a highly experienced attorney focusing on estate planning, business succession, estate administration, and trust and estate litigation. He has been in practice since 1981, assisting clients in structuring their estates and businesses to reduce tax burdens and ensure smooth transitions for future generations. His work includes asset protection, charitable giving, Medicaid planning, and trust management. He also advises closely-held family businesses on succession planning, key man insurance, and buy-sell agreements. His strategic approach to estate and tax planning helps clients protect their assets while minimizing risks.

Mark earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984. He received his J.D. from St. Mary’s University l in 1980 and his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1975. His strong educational background in law and taxation allows him to navigate complex financial and legal issues with precision.

With decades of experience, Mark A. Langan has successfully represented clients in high-stakes estate and trust matters. He has advised business owners on structuring entities to reduce estate, gift, and income taxes at both federal and state levels. His expertise in estate administration ensures the smooth execution of wills and trusts, reducing conflicts and unnecessary delays. He has played a key role in drafting the Uniform Trust Code for Vermont, strengthening legal frameworks for trusts and estates. His leadership includes serving as Vermont State Chair for the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and co-chairing the Probate and Trust Section of the Vermont Bar Association.

Mark has received recognition in Best Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers every year since 2007. He was named Best Lawyer of the Year in Burlington for Trusts and Estates in 2013-2014 and 2021. His contributions to legal education include editing A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Vermont and authoring several articles on tax and trust law. His dedication to excellence in estate planning, tax strategy, and trust litigation has made him a trusted advisor for individuals, families, and businesses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dinse
• Co-Chair, Probate and Trust Section, Vermont Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

Licensed State

• Vermont
• New Hampshire

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Degree (JD)
• University of California at Berkeley
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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