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Alaina L. Sylvester

Senior Associate Attorney

Alaina’s practice is informed by a wealth of knowledge in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, asset protection, trust administration, and probate. Prior to joining Cross Law Group, Alaina administrated numerous diverse trusts varying in complexity and purpose with a local trust company. The trusts under her administration included different types of asset protection trusts, tax deferred trusts, special need trusts, spendthrift trusts, various types of charitable trusts, as well as an assortment of other specialized trusts.

She really enjoyed leveraging relationships in this role and aiding clients in putting together a cohesive and unified planning team, resulting in robust and multifaceted tax and estate planning strategies.

Education
  • University of San Diego – Masters of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) (2008)
  • University of San Diego – Juris Doctor (J.D.) (2007)
  • University of Southern California – Bachelor of Science (2004)
Credentials
  • State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of California
Experience

Alaina has a broad range of experience in estate planning and trust administration, including:

  • Drafting revocable living trusts for married couples and single individuals
  • Addressing issues related to blended families in estate planning
  • Reviewing and updating California trusts to Nevada law
  • Drafting disclaimer trusts for estates with values in excess of $5 million
  • Administering asset protection trusts, special needs trusts, and various types of charitable trusts
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Cross Law Group

Alaina’s practice is informed by a wealth of knowledge in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, asset protection, trust administration, and probate. Prior to joining Cross Law Group, Alaina administrated numerous diverse trusts varying in complexity and purpose with a local trust company. The trusts under her administration included different types of asset protection trusts, tax deferred trusts, special need trusts, spendthrift trusts, various types of charitable trusts, as well as an assortment of other specialized trusts.

She really enjoyed leveraging relationships in this role and aiding clients in putting together a cohesive and unified planning team, resulting in robust and multifaceted tax and estate planning strategies.