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Larry Robert Bray
also known as Larry R. Bray
About Larry
Biography
I concentrate my practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning and charitable planned giving. I counsel clients with respect to a wide range of issues relating to wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, trust administration, asset protection, charitable giving, business succession and taxes.
I am a member of WealthCounsel, LLC, a national provider of estate planning education and document drafting systems, and also a member of e.Planners Educational Alliance, a non-profit educational organization founded by prominent estate, trust, tax and business attorneys from around the United States. It provides state of the art educational opportunities and resources for its members while furthering the collegiality of the profession.
I have presented nationally to professional audiences for e.Planners Educational Alliance, WealthCounsel, LLC, the University of Mississippi’s Mid-South Conference on Estate Planning, the Esperti Peterson Institute for Advanced Estate Planning Strategies, the Teton Institute, the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis and the Mid-South Forum of Estate Planners.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Kentucky for 14 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wyoming for 21 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Patterson Bray, PLLC
8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 103, Memphis, TN, 38018
Patterson Bray PLLC
205 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN, 37027
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Larry Robert Bray's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Top Knotch
Larry Bray has served me and my family for the past several years as our family's estate and business planning attorney. As a Certified Financial Planner I have had the opportunity to work with a number of attorneys in the Mid-South but I've chosen to work with Larry because of his expertise, availa...
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Referred Estate Planning Attorney
Our experience with Larry Bray and his entire staff surpassed any expectations we had going into the estate planning process even though we were referred by several individuals to see Larry specifically. Larry was very kind and personable in our meetings. He clearly understands the emotional decision...
Posted by Kevin | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Larry Bray Estate Attorney
I have worked with Larry both personally and professionally. His knowledge of estate planning and trust is second to none. He is not only very well versed in his profession but has a communication style is one that is both easy to understand and educational. When you finish a planning session with La...
Posted by James | August 4, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Estate Planning
Outstanding estate planning attorney with excellent knowledge of federal and state tax issues, family wealth transfer, and business succession planning.
Posted by Bradford | July 30, 2015
Excellent Attorney
Larry is an extremely capable and knowledgeable attorney with whom I have worked and known for over 20 years. I would recommend him to anyone looking for competent estate planning and business planning services.
Larry Robert Bray's Lawyer Endorsements
"Larry is committed to excellence for all of his clients. I find him to be an attorney that clients can trust and rely upon. He provides high quality work that is personalized to each clients' needs. He truly cares about his clients. Larry is creative and finds innovative ways to help clients. He is respected by clients and other attorneys across the country. Think quality, competence, and first-class attentive service. I highly recommend Larry for any estate planning matters."
"I have had the good fortune of knowing Larry through a national study group of estate planning lawyers. He is knowledgeable, professional and experienced and he takes great care with each of his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Larry Bray as an estates and trust attorney."
"Larry Bray is an excellent trust and estates attorney whom I have worked with and known for many years. He is an out of the box thinker, great with clients, their advisors, extremely smart, and gets the job done. Larry is also responsive and easy to work with."
"Larry is an attorney that is so talented and knowledgeable offering to his clients the highest level of service in their estate planning needs. Anyone would be so fortunate to have him as their counselor and advisor. Without any reservation, I highly endorse Larry."
"I have known Larry for many years. I have found Larry to be a creative lawyer - someone who has demonstrated time and time again his ability to work out innovative solutions to complex problems. I have also learned a great deal from Larry and treasure the times that he has freely shared his insights with me. I would wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend Larry Bray to any client or professional."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Larry is well respected and very knowledgable in the area of trust law. I have worked with him on a few matters and he did a fantastic job."
"Larry Bray is an excellent trust and estates attorney - great with clients and their advisors, extremely smart, and gets the job done. Larry is also responsive and easy to work."
"Larry is an excellent attorney whom brings knowledge, wisdom and experience to the estate planning process for clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Larry and I are members of a national "think tank" organization of 40 or so leading estate planning attorneys from all corners of the United States. He is an outstanding technical lawyer as well as an insightful and thoughtful counselor with a great sense of humor. I am pleased to know, and privileged to endorse, my colleague Larry Bray."
"I endorse Larry Bray and Lindsay Jones as "go-to" attorneys in the Memphis area for Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Asset Protection, Special Needs Trusts and Probate. I trust them and Clients that I have referred there were quite satisfied."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Highest character and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
2015 Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Patterson Bray PLLC
1900 - Present
Attorney, PattersonBray PLLC
2004 - 2022
Partner, Wiseman Bray, PLLC
1997 - 2004
Partner, Smith Bray & Associates PC
1995 - 1997
Tax Accountant, Watkins Watkins & Keenan CPAs
Associations
2011 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember, Probate & Trust Law Section
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember, Trusts and Estates Law Section
2004 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2004 - Present
Wyoming State Bar AssociationMember, Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section
2000 - Present
e.Planners Educational AllianceMember
1998 - Present
Memphis Estate Planning CouncilMember
1998 - Present
Planned Giving Council of Greater MemphisMember, former officer
1997 - Present
Memphis Bar AssociationMember, Wills/Probate Section
1997 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Asset Protection for Physician
At the time of planning, the new estate plan eliminated the death taxes that would have been due at the death of the physician and his spouse, a savings of more than $1,500,000.
Estate Planning for Small Business Owner
The new estate plan provided an orderly business succession plan. At the time of planning, the new estate plan eliminated the death taxes that would have been due at the death of the business owner and his spouse, a savings of more than $1,200,000.
Education
1995
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
1995
University of Memphis
JD
1992
Memphis State University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration, Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
University of Mississippi's Mid-South Conference on Estate Planning
Asset Protection Planning
2016
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
Valuation Discounts for Family Entities
2005
WealthCounsel
Special Needs Trusts
2003
Teton Institute
Estate Planning
2002
University of Mississippi's Mid-South Conference on Estate Planning
Asset Protection
2002
Esperti Peterson Institute for Advanced Estate Planning Strategies
Advanced Estate Planning Strategies
Publications
2005
Mid-South Farmer Magazine
Protecting the Family Farm
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Picking between a Last will and testament or a Living Trust
27 Aug 2015
Q&A
How long does money have to stay in an estate account and do it have to be equally shared?
10 Sep 2013
Q&A
Widows rights in Oklahoma.
02 Sep 2013