Vantage Point South – The Skinner Law Firm, LLC is an Atlanta-based legal practice dedicated exclusively to estate and trust services, litigation, and fiduciary representation. The firm stands out for its comprehensive, client-tailored approach, combining sophisticated legal planning with practical experience in managing complex trust accounts and substantial assets.
The firm functions as a trusted advisor, offering advanced planning that goes beyond basic documents to anticipate clients’ future needs. With a background in managing hundreds of trust accounts and nearly a quarter billion dollars in assets, the team brings real-world insight into how estate plans perform over time. They collaborate closely with clients’ existing financial and tax advisors or help connect them with suitable professionals, ensuring a holistic strategy for individuals, families, executives, and nonprofit organizations.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Will Drafting
- Living Trusts
- Education Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Life Insurance Trusts
- Generation-Skipping Trusts
- Advance Medical Directives
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Creditor Protection Planning
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Estate and Probate Litigation
- Removal or Substitution of Executor/Trustee
- Will Contests
- Year’s Support for Spouse
- Objection to Accountings
- Trust Modification and Termination
- Wrongful Death Claims Related to Accident
- Fiduciary Services (Serving as Executor or Trustee)
- Asset Management Assistance
- Tax Planning Guidance
- Court Filings
- Day-to-Day Management (e.g., bill payment, staff hiring)
- Non-Profit Fiduciary Services and Legal Advice
- Business Planning for Closely Held Companies
The firm serves clients throughout Atlanta and the broader Georgia region, with particular expertise in handling multi-million dollar trusts, complex family structures, and nonprofit governance. Clayton Skinner, the managing attorney, is an active member of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Estate Planning & Probate Section and the Georgia Bar’s Fiduciary Law Section, bringing recognized expertise and community commitment to each case.
