John M. Tassillo, Jr. is a Morristown-based estate planning attorney and solo practitioner who specializes in trusts and estates matters, with a strong emphasis on personalized estate planning, business succession strategies, and estate administration. His practice stands out due to his dual background as both an attorney and a certified public accountant, bringing a unique, tax-informed perspective to complex estate and business planning needs.
With a J.D. from Columbia Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU, John combines deep technical knowledge with a client-centered approach, using visual tools like whiteboards to simplify complex concepts. He leverages over a decade of experience as an Adjunct Professor teaching Estate and Gift Taxation, and frequently lectures to CPAs and other professionals. His practice is ideal for individuals, families, and business owners throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas seeking thorough, understandable guidance on protecting and transferring assets.
Services Offered
- Fundamental Estate Planning
- Estate Tax Planning
- Probate & Estate Trust Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Charitable Planning
- Asset Protection
- Business Law
- Business Succession Planning
- Special Needs Planning
Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, John is a member of multiple bar associations and the New Jersey Society of CPAs, where he has been recognized for mentoring young accountants. He serves clients across New Jersey and offers educational workshops and newsletters on current estate and business planning topics.
