Herbert Nass, Trusts Attorney in New York
New, NY
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Herbert Nass is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Trusts.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Herbert Nass: Herbert Nass is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Trusts.
Areas of practice
Herbert's practice areas in New York
Herbert concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Herbert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in New York
Herbert takes trusts matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Herbert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Herbert Nass, trusts attorney serving New York
Herbert Nass is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Trusts. Herbert works from New York and takes on trusts matters across the region.
Herb Nass is one of the country’s most sought-after trusts and estates lawyers. During his more than 35-year career, he has earned a reputation among high net-worth and celebrity families for smart planning and counseling aimed to preserve their wealth and minimize tax obligations during transitional life events.
Clients come to Herb for airtight wills drafted and executed to withstand future scrutiny or objection in court. His ability to anticipate potential disputes with solid no-contest clauses saves surviving family members time and money. If requested by a client, Herb may also serve as the executor, trustee or administrator of a will or trust.
Herb’s in-depth experience handling intricate trust and estates matters is invaluable to helping clients overcome difficult legal challenges involving intestate spouses or parents. In estate litigation, he has developed a significant track record defeating competing estate administration petitions to keep control of the estate with surviving children. He also helps musicians and authors draft sophisticated provisions to protect their artistic property.
Families value Herb’s deep commitment to understanding their assets and relationship dynamics. Many of his clients’ children and grandchildren continue to rely on his advice and planning to navigate current estate tax laws and lifetime gifting options to avoid or minimize estate and gift tax obligations.
Among judges, court personnel and his legal colleagues, Herb is highly respected for his ethical, sensitive and efficient approach to complex trust and estates matters. Several judges have appointed him as Guardian ad Litem in complex matters.
Before joining Davis+Gilbert, Herb managed his own law firm in New York, New York, where he represented numerous high-profile and celebrity clients and their families. During that time he also authored three books on wills and estate planning. Early in his career, he practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and at Tenzer Greenblatt Fallon & Kaplan.
How Herbert handles trusts matters
Herb Nass is one of the country’s most sought-after trusts and estates lawyers. During his more than 35-year career, he has earned a reputation among high net-worth and celebrity families for smart planning and counseling aimed to preserve their wealth and minimize tax obligations during transitional life events. Clients come to Herb for airtight wills drafted and executed to withstand future…
Who Herbert represents
Herbert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Herbert studied and practices
New York University
J.D. · 1984
Herbert studied at J.D. in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Herbert completed J.D. in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Herbert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Herbert's legal honors and published work
Herbert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
Herbert Nass's office in New York
Herbert's primary office is at 1675 Broadway, New York, New York, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Herbert Nass — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Herbert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Herbert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Herbert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Herbert
Herbert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Herbert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Herbert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Nass
How much does it cost to hire Herbert for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Herbert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Herbert offer a free consultation?
Herbert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Herbert's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in New York typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Herbert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Herbert take my case if I'm outside New York?
Herbert is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Herbert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Herbert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Herbert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Herbert accepting new trusts clients right now?
Herbert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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