Allan B. Cutrow - Attorneys - Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP ~ Full service entertainment law firm

Legal Expertise

Estate and gift planning, estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation and dispute resolution, charitable gift planning, exempt organizations, estate and gift tax planning for artists and collectors.

Representative Matters

Argued two cases before the Supreme Court regarding no contest clauses in California.
Participated in the sale of large, closely held businesses as part of a decedent's estate.
Represented the Philippine Government Agency on behalf of the estate of Ferdinand Marcos.
Represented the estates of numerous high-profile, high-worth celebrities.
Act as guardian ad litem by court appointment.

Partner - Los Angeles

Email Allan B. Cutrow

Phone:

(310) 312-3744

Fax:

(310) 231-8496

Practice Area

Industry Focus

Art collectors and artists, entertainers and other creative individuals, closely held businesses

Education

University of California Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1971
University of California Los Angeles, B.A., 1968
University of Southern California, Master of Business Taxation, 1978

Court Admissions

California, 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1972
U.S. Tax Court, 1972

Professional Recognition

“Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates Law,” Best Lawyers (1995-2012)
"Top 5% of lawyers in Southern California," Southern California Super Lawyers (2004-2011)
"Fammy," award from Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles in recognition of community service
First recipient of Magnin Award, Hillcrest Country Club for Outstanding Community Service for members under age 40
AV® Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Publications and Presentations

Frequent lecturer for California Continuing Education of the Bar and local bar programs relating to estate planning and administration including programs relating to dispute resolution
Taught at USC Program for Paraprofessionals and Golden Gate University Masters of Business Taxation program
Former lecturer at UCLA School of Law in clinical program on will drafting and Practicing Law Institute program on "Representing Artists, Dealers and Collectors"
Reminder: New Tax Act Includes Gift Tax Opportunities, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp Trusts & Estates Alert (February 2011)
Speaker, It is Never Over Till It is Over - Preparing Enforceable Settlement Agreements, Beverly Hills Bar Association Trust & Estate Section (July 2009)
Speaker, Drafting and Planning Under Anticipated Changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax Laws, Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council and B’nai B’rith (June 2009)
Speaker, Challenging the Will, The Rutter Group (April 2009)
Recent Developments in Estate Planning, MS&K Trusts and Estates Alert (February 2004)

Professional, Business, and Civic Affiliations

Co-Chair, MS&K Wealth Management Practice Group
MS&K Governing Board
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Mediation Panel, Probate Department Los Angeles County Superior Court
Chair, Koreh LA – Jewish Federation literacy program
Chair, Los Angeles United Jewish Fund Campaign (2002)
Member, Chancellor Associates/UCLA
Chair, Fundraising Committee – Spieker Aquatic Center at UCLA
Supporting member, UCLA Water Polo Fund Raising Committee and Golf Tournament Committee
Supporter, UCLA Women's Swimming Program
Former President, Jewish Community Foundation
Former Chair, Attorneys Division, Hillcrest Country Club, United Jewish Fund Campaign