Ralph H. Yeilding

Ralph H. Yeilding

Trusts and Estates

5.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Alabama
41+ years experience
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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Contact Information

One Federal Place, 1819 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Bio

Ralph Yeilding is Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. His primary areas of practice include estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS estate and gift tax audits and litigation, and state court probate and trust litigation.Ralph regularly advises individuals and fiduciaries on a broad range of estate, trust and probate matters, including rendering advice concerning estate and gift tax planning, and drafting wills, trusts, family LLC's, limited partnerships and other family business entities. In addition, Ralph has a very active practice handling a variety of estate and trust litigation matters.Ralph is a Fellow in the American College of Probate and Trust Counsel and has been a frequent speaker at estate planning seminars for many years. He is past President of and member of the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham. He is listed in the Best Lawyers of America and also represents a number of private charitable foundations and serves as counsel to The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. Ralph Yeilding is Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. His primary areas of practice include estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS estate and gift tax audits and litigation, and state court probate and trust litigation.Ralph regularly advises individuals and fiduciaries on a broad range of estate, trust and probate matters, including rendering advice concerning estate and gift tax planning, and drafting wills, trusts, family LLC's, limited partnerships and other family business entities. In addition, Ralph has a very active practice handling a variety of estate and trust litigation matters.Ralph is a Fellow in the American College of Probate and Trust Counsel and has been a frequent speaker at estate planning seminars for many years. He is past President of and member of the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham. He is listed in the Best Lawyers of America and also represents a number of private charitable foundations and serves as counsel to The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. Ralph Yeilding is Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. His primary areas of practice include estate and gift tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS estate and gift tax audits and litigation, and state court probate and trust litigation. Ralph regularly advises individuals and fiduciaries on a broad range of estate, trust and probate matters, including rendering advice concerning estate and gift tax planning, and drafting wills, trusts, family LLC's, limited partnerships and other family business entities. In addition, Ralph has a very active practice handling a variety of estate and trust litigation matters. Ralph is a Fellow in the American College of Probate and Trust Counsel and has been a frequent speaker at estate planning seminars for many years. He is past President of and member of the Board of Directors of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham. He is listed in the Best Lawyers of America and also represents a number of private charitable foundations and serves as counsel to The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Alabama

State Capital

Montgomery

Highest Court

Alabama Supreme Court

Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Birmingham (2016)
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate, 2009-2013
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995

Education

  • University of Virginia, LL.B., graduated 1984
  • Davidson College, BA, graduated 1979

Reviews

B

Brian Howard

3 months ago

Expertise and Attention to Detail

Working with Ralph H. Yeilding was an exceptional experience. His 41 years of experience in trusts and estates, combined with his recognition as a Super Lawyer, gave me confidence from the start. As Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group, Ralph demonstrated a deep understanding of complex estate planning and tax strategies, which was crucial for my family's multi-generational estate plan. His ability to simplify intricate legal concepts while ensuring tax efficiency was invaluable. Ralph's professionalism and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients were evident in every interaction. He not only met but exceeded my expectations, providing meticulous attention to detail and personalized service. I highly recommend Ralph Yeilding to anyone seeking a highly skilled and trusted advisor in estate planning and administration.

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