Estate Planning and Trust Administration involve highly complex issues of property ownership and the way that the financial structure of these types of transactions is handled, and require an attorney with a high level of expertise as both an advisor to clients on informed, forward thinking plans for estate and asset protection, and a big picture thinker working to help ensure that wealth is transferred efficiently. Attorneys who practice in this area of law typically work directly with families and property owners to plan estates, establish trusts, and administer estates in probate court. Additionally, legal representation in estate planning and trust administration encompasses issues related to taxation, both estate tax and income tax, as well as in some cases, international tax, real estate, business law, and financial planning. It requires a high level of technical knowledge and a strong understanding of, and facility with, family dynamics.
Ryan Reiffert has practiced in the areas of Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate Law, as well as Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Trust Planning. Reiffert’s focus on forward-thinking planning and asset protection within the context of not only “pure” estate law but also the broader business context helps position him as a recognized professional in the community of legal professionals advising individuals, families, and corporate financial interests.
His educational background includes an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin’s selective Plan II Honors program in 2007. He then completed his Juris Doctor in 2011 from New York University School of Law. NYU is consistently ranked among the leading law schools in the nation, among peers such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the University of Chicago, and Columbia. In 2016, he further expanded his knowledge with a Business Essentials Certificate from the University of North Carolina’s Business School, a credential from a program that is consistently ranked among well-regarded business schools. This combination of legal education and business knowledge prepared him to address the intersection of asset management, estate planning, business law, and fiduciary responsibility.
After completing his legal education, Reiffert was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2012 and the Texas State Bar in 2014. After gaining experience at international law firms such as Latham and Watkins LLP and Greenberg Traurig LLP for several years, as well as a stint as in-house counsel for a startup, he established the Law Offices of Ryan Reiffert in 2020. The practice focuses on assisting clients in estate and trust planning, probate administration, private mergers and acquisitions, business law, and real estate transactions. The office’s strategy combines legal advice with financial planning, particularly for families and real estate owners who oversee complex asset portfolios and succession planning.
Reiffert’s professional experience contributes to his position in the estate and trust law community and has been associated with several professional honors and awards. In 2020, he became a member of the Texas Bar College. This group, comprising only about 4% of the State Bar of Texas, recognizes attorneys committed to continuing legal education and professional development. Reiffert has also held a Martindale Hubbell “AV Preeminent” rating since 2020. The “AV Preeminent” rating, the highest rating available, indicates strong peer reviews for professional ethics and legal ability. He was also selected in the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Star list in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
His inclusion in the State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Leadership Academy for the 2024 to 2025 class reflects recognition in this specific area of law. The REPTL Leadership Academy is designed to promote advanced knowledge of probate, estate, and trust law, and selects about 20 young lawyers every year. Reiffert also became a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in 2025, another selective honor. Each year, less than one-third of one percent, 0.33%, of members of the State Bar of Texas are invited to become Fellows. Being named a Fellow is considered by many to be a notable honor for a Texas attorney, reserved for accomplished legal professionals.
Mainstream media sources have also sought out Mr. Reiffert as an expert in estate planning, business law, and asset management. Consumer magazines such as Lifehacker, Forbes, the San Antonio Express News, and LegalZoom have featured his perspectives in probate law, trust planning, business law, and long-term estate planning. These sources reflect a professional reputation that extends beyond the firm’s direct clientele and geographic area and serve as an independent indication of his contributions to public discourse on legal issues.
Reiffert’s approach to advising clients is described as pragmatic and down-to-earth. He has a framed Albert Einstein quote placed prominently on his office wall that reads simply, “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it well enough.” By combining legal expertise with business acumen and an understanding of the personal and family dynamics involved, he advises clients on wills, trusts, taxes, property rights, business concerns, and planning for the future. His approach aligns with the general trend in the U.S., where more individuals seek comprehensive advice on asset protection and planning for the next generation.
Ryan Reiffert’s combination of media presence, professional standing, and continuous learning extends beyond his direct engagement with clients. His involvement in public discourse on estate planning, trust law, and probate provides a platform for communities, families, property holders, and other professionals alike.
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