Prescott Pohl is co-leader of our Private Client Services practice group. His practice is concentrated in estate planning and related controversies. Prescott's practice includes a variety of private client matters including private foundations and other tax-exempt organizations, charitable donations, closely held businesses, confidential matters and dealings with the IRS.
New York University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2002)
University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 2001)
University of Oregon College of Business (M.B.A., Finance, 1999)
George Washington University (Bachelor of Accountancy, 1997)
State Bar of Arizona
Estate and Tax Law Advisory Commission (former)
Probate & Trust Law Section, Executive Council
Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Estate & Gift Tax Committee
Business Planning Committee
Central Arizona Estate Planning Council
Valley Estate Planners
"If an IDGT is a Bridge, is a BDIT a Bridge Too Far?" Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (July 23, 2018)
"Asset Protection Trusts (in Arizona): Explained," Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (March 7, 2017)
"International Transfer Taxes," Speaker, State Bar of Arizona (March 24, 2016)
"International Estate Planning for the U.S. Planner," Author and Speaker, East Valley Estate Planning Council (October 21, 2015)
"Choice of Assets in Transfer (and Income) Tax Planning," Co-Author and Co-Speaker, Maricopa County Bar Association (February 17, 2015)
"Lifetime Transfer Formula ("Savings") Clauses," Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona, Section of Probate & Estate Planning (October 11, 2013)
"For a Special Year, Two Very Special Trusts," Author and Speaker, State Bar of Arizona Convention (June 22, 2012)
"Estate Planning in 2011-2012 (Under Current Law): Unusual Circumstances Present Unique Opportunities," Author and Speaker, Arizona Society of CPAs, Arizona Federal Tax Institute (November 4, 2011)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates (2016-2022)
Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Arizona Private Wealth Law (2016-2020)
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout and Volunteer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Board of Governors (former)