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Offit Kurman's Megan Moghtaderi Recognized Among Daily Journal's 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers

September 9, 2026
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Offit Kurman's Megan Moghtaderi Recognized Among Daily Journal's 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers

Offit Kurman is proud to announce that Megan Moghtaderi, principal attorney in the firm's Estates and Trusts practice, has been named among the Daily Journal's 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers.

This recognition highlights Megan's work advising high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, professional athletes, and entertainers on sophisticated estate planning strategies designed to preserve and transfer wealth across generations while minimizing risk and potential disputes.

Megan is also widely recognized for her advocacy in high-stakes trust and estate litigation involving substantial assets, including matters exceeding $100 million in value. She represents clients in a broad range of fiduciary disputes, including probate, conservatorship and guardianship matters, as well as issues involving the planning, administration and disposition of digital assets.

The Daily Journal's annual list recognizes attorneys throughout California who have made a significant impact in the fields of estate planning, trust administration and wealth management. Honorees are selected based on their professional accomplishments, leadership and contributions to the legal profession.

To view the full list of the 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers, click here: Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers 2026 (subscription required).

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