Steven Driscoll, CPA, JD
About Steve
Steve Driscoll holds a Master’s Degree in Taxation. Mr. Driscoll is also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Driscoll was formerly a partner with the law firm of Hart, King & Coldren and was formerly a Director with the national accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche where he served as Practice Leader for Estate, Gift and Trust Services for Southern California, Arizona and Nevada.
Certifications/Specialties:
Certified Public Accountant
Bar Admissions:
California, 1990
Education:
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 1990 J.D.;
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 1982 M.B.T.;
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, 1978 B.S.
Published Works:
California Elder Law: The Basics and Beyond, National Business Institute, 1992
Professional Associations and Memberships:
California State Bar Association;
Orange County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Section;
American Cancer Society, Gift and Estate Planning Advisory Board;
Hoag Hospital, Endowment and Planned Gifts Committee;
National Committee on Planned Giving;
California Society of CPA’s.
DRISCOLL & FEDER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Driscoll & Feder, located in Orange County, is experienced with all facets of estate planning and wealth preservation. The firm offers comprehensive estate planning from the preparation of a living trust through advanced estate and gift tax planning techniques utilizing business entities and irrevocable trusts. The firm also assists clients in trust and estate administration, including the preparation of gift tax and estate tax returns. In addition, Driscoll & Feder’s team has extensive experience in implementing charitable planning vehicles such as family foundations and charitable remainder trusts. At Driscoll & Feder we know that building an estate plan is not simply a one-time transaction. Rather, it is a long-term relationship with each of our clients and their advisors. The net worth of the firm’s clients typically range from five million to in excess of one hundred million dollars.
A significant portion of Driscoll & Feder’s practice consists of working with clients and their advisors regarding multi-generational estate tax planning and the succession of the family business.
At Driscoll & Feder we are well aware of the many available techniques that can be used to transition ownership of the family business to the next generation. The firm’s lawyers speak frequently at seminars sponsored by the California Society of CPAs and various trade and industry groups and organizations.