Edward D. Ahrens
Partner
Recognized as one of the top estate planning attorneys in the nation, Ed Ahrens has represented some of America’s wealthiest individuals and families during his 50-year career. Prior to the formation of Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group, Ed led the estate planning practices of several highly respected law firms, and, as a director at Arthur Andersen, was a member of the accounting firm’s national family wealth planning specialty team. Ed is an accomplished author and speaker and has served on numerous boards of public charities and private foundations. We have been fielding a few questions about the possibility of Ed retiring from the practice. Three words: Weekend at Bernie’s.
Education:
- J.D., University of Idaho (1971);
Idaho Law Review - B.A. Economics, University of Idaho (1968)
Professional Recognition:
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates and Litigation – Trusts and Estates
- Super Lawyers – Mountain States
- Super Lawyers – Washington State
- 2023 Lawyer of the Year, Trust & Estates in Boise – Best Lawyers in America
- 2018 Idaho State Bar Distinguished Lawyer Award
Professional Memberships and Civic Activities:
- Taxation, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Idaho State Bar Association
- The Schindel Foundation, Charitable Committee
- Idaho Community Foundation, Member
- University of Idaho, Capital Campaign Committee
- University of Idaho College of Law Advisory Board, Member
- Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Capital Campaign Committee
- Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center, Inc., Director
- The Hop & Mae Adams Foundation, Co-Trustee
- The Penny Foundation, Co-Trustee
- Family Wealth Planning National Specialty Team for Arthur Andersen LLP, Past Member
- Family Wealth Planning for the Pacific Northwest Office for Arthur Andersen LLP, Past Director
- Virginia Mason Hospital Foundation, Past Member
- Seattle Art Museum Advisory Board, Past Member
Bar and Court Admissions:
- Idaho
- Washington
- United States Tax Court
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the District of Idaho