Alexander Wolf Elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Koley Jessen is pleased to announce that President and Shareholder, Alexander Wolf, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
One of 27 newly elected individuals, Wolf joins the premier organization for estate planning attorneys, comprised of approximately 2,500 lawyers and law professors from across the globe, who are leading members of the trust and estate profession — having demonstrated the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and expertise in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related practice areas.
“Being honored with an ACTEC fellowship is a significant accomplishment,” said Brandon Hamm, Chair of Koley Jessen’s Estate, Succession, and Tax Department. “Alex's election is an incredible recognition of the high-quality work he produces for clients as well as his commitment to the enhancement of our field.”
To qualify for membership, an individual must be nominated for admission by an active Fellow in good standing and be approved by both state and national membership committees prior to consideration by the Board of Regents. Candidates must also have at least 10 years of experience in the active practice of trust and estate law and are ultimately selected based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to the estate planning field by lecturing, writing, teaching, and participating in bar activities. Wolf joins fellow Koley Jessen Shareholders, Kurt Tjaden and Brandon Hamm, who are also ACTEC Fellows.
Wolf’s practice focuses extensively on estate planning and estate administration, business succession planning, and organizational/tax planning for closely held businesses and nonprofit entities. He has been recognized by Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers® for his work in the areas of Private Wealth Law and Trusts & Estates and was also named the Best Lawyers 2021 Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year" in Omaha.