Darshan provides nuanced guidance to individuals, families and fiduciaries on complex wealth planning, estate, gift and income tax strategies. With a depth of knowledge in tax law, he helps clients design, implement and administer estate plans that combine their wealth transfer, business succession and charitable giving goals with tax-efficient approaches. His experience includes assisting with the preparation of wills and trusts; the formation and governance of nonprofit organizations and private foundations; probate, trust and estate administration; guidance for fiduciaries; and preparing gift, estate and inheritance tax returns.

Prior to joining Stevens & Lee, Darshan practiced at prominent national and regional firms and within the trust department of a major financial institution.

  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law, LL.M.
  • Western Michigan University Law School, J.D.
  • University of Western Ontario, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • New York

Powerful partnerships. Standout solutions.

Darshan Patel
Counsel
darshan.patel@stevenslee.com
  • Princeton
  • Phone: 609.987.5344
  • Fax: 610.371.7934
Areas of Focus
Practice
  • Wealth Planning, Trusts and Estates

Darshan provides nuanced guidance to individuals, families and fiduciaries on complex wealth planning, estate, gift and income tax strategies. With a depth of knowledge in tax law, he helps clients design, implement and administer estate plans that combine their wealth transfer, business succession and charitable giving goals with tax-efficient approaches. His experience includes assisting with the preparation of wills and trusts; the formation and governance of nonprofit organizations and private foundations; probate, trust and estate administration; guidance for fiduciaries; and preparing gift, estate and inheritance tax returns.

Prior to joining Stevens & Lee, Darshan practiced at prominent national and regional firms and within the trust department of a major financial institution.

Affiliations

  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association

Education

  • Villanova University School of Law, LL.M.
  • Western Michigan University Law School, J.D.
  • University of Western Ontario, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
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