Russell J. Fishkind is a partner in the Trusts & Estates Practice at Saul Ewing LLP, specializing in high net worth estate planning, business succession planning, and probate litigation. With a background as a trust and estate administrator at United States Trust Company of New York and as a founding partner of his own firm, he brings deep industry insight and a practical approach to complex wealth transfer matters.
His practice is distinguished by extensive experience in family office consulting and estate administration, complemented by his role as an Assistant Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches estate and business succession planning. Russell frequently writes and lectures on trusts and estates issues and is the author of several authoritative books on estate planning and probate litigation, making him a trusted advisor for affluent individuals, business owners, and families seeking sophisticated legacy and succession strategies.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- High Net Worth Estate Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Family Office Consulting
- Estate Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Wealth Transfer Planning
Russell is the author of “Legacy of a Lifetime,” “Estate Business Succession Planning – A Legal Guide to Wealth Transfer,” and “Probate Wars of the Rich & Famous: An Insider’s Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation,” which analyzes high-profile celebrity estate disputes. His academic and professional background positions him as a leading voice in estate law education and practice.
