Planning the Modern Family Office
We represent single‑family and multi‑family offices, ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, and related trusts and planning vehicles with respect to a wide range of family office planning needs, including investment platform design, management entity formation, and allocation mechanics. Our experience includes advising families with direct, private, and alternative investments, particularly those transitioning from informal or legacy models to more institutionalized platforms, on “Lender model” planning intended to position family offices as operating investment management businesses.
How We Add Value
- Potential ability to deduct investment‑related expenses at the management entity level
- Structures designed to align economics, tax outcomes, and operational reality
- Reduced risk of IRS challenge through disciplined design and documentation
- Clearer separation between investment ownership and investment management
- Compensation models that support a credible profit motive
- Improved cash‑flow planning for fixed operating expenses and variable investment returns
- Greater consistency with institutional investment manager paradigms
- Advice that balances technical rigor with practical implementation
Your LP Contacts

Robert Garner
Partner,
Corporate
rgarner@lplegal.com

Adam Garber
Partner,
Trusts & Estates
agarber@lplegal.com