Swanson Bernard is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms rankings, an honor that reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and achieving outstanding results for our clients.

We are pleased to announce that several attorneys from Swanson Bernard have been recognized in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Swanson Bernard is proud to announce the appointment of Shannon Sinn as a Member of the firm. Sinn's promotion marks the continuation of the firm's strategic focus on expanding to meet the needs of our diverse clients.

We are pleased to announce that several attorneys from Swanson Bernard have been recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Swanson Bernard is pleased to announce its recent inclusion in the 2024 Kansas City Business Journal's Law Firms List. This recognition highlights our commitment to legal excellence and client satisfaction.

The estate/gift tax exemption amount for the year 2021 is $11,700,000. This amount is double the base exemption amount of $5,850,000 and is courtesy of the 2017 Tax Act. For a married couple, this means their combined transfer tax exemption amount is currently $23,400,000, less of course any taxable gifts that have previously been made.

As you may be aware, the estate/gift tax exemption amount for the year 2020 is $11,580,000. This amount is double the base exemption amount of $5,790,000 and is courtesy of the 2017 Tax Act, sometimes referred to as the “Trump Tax Act.” For a married couple, this means their combined transfer tax exemption amount is currently $23,160,000, less of course any taxable gifts that have previously been made.