Mary Vandenack, ACTEC, COLPM®, CAP®, Accredited Estate Planner® (Distinguished), is a nationally recognized expert in trust and estate law, tax strategies, asset protection, business exit, philanthropy, and wealth transfer for high net worth clients. With a diverse background spanning tax, business, real estate, financial assets, and philanthropy, Mary provides comprehensive legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of private wealth clients.

Expertise in Business & Estate Planning

Mary’s deep understanding of business start-up, growth, and exit strategies as well as asset protection allows her to guide entrepreneurs through starting, expanding, and selling businesses while ensuring long-term tax efficiency and legacy planning. Her commitment to personalized objective-based, collaborative estate and tax planning ensures that clients achieve their financial and generational wealth goals with customized asset protection strategies.

Nationally Recognized Thought Leader

Mary is a member of the NAEPC Estate Planning Hall of Fame, a distinction awarded for excellence in estate planning. She serves as the Nebraska State Chair for ACTEC and is a Professor of Law at Creighton University School of Law.

As the founder and host of the acclaimed “Legal Visionaries” podcast, Mary explores critical topics in tax law, estate planning, business law, law firm leadership, technology, and wellness. Her dedication to legal innovation earned her the American Bar Association’s James I. Keane Award and recognition as a Women of Legal Tech honoree.

Thought Leadership & Speaking Engagements

A prolific writer and sought-after speaker, Mary frequently contributes to publications such as Leimberg Services, a leading resource in tax, trusts, estates, and asset protection planning. She speaks at national conferences, covering essential topics such as:

• Family Wealth Transfer & Estate Planning
• Business Succession & Exit Planning
• Asset Protection & Risk Management
• Estate & Gift Tax Strategies
• Charitable & Philanthropic Planning

Blending law with wellness, Mary also leads yoga and mindfulness sessions at legal conferences, helping professionals integrate balance into their demanding careers.

Professional Consulting

With a commitment to innovative, client-focused estate planning, Mary Vandenack ensures that clients navigate complex legal and financial landscapes with clarity and confidence. Mary also works collaboratively with other professionals providing support on complex exit, wealth transfer and income tax planning strategies.

Contact her today to discuss your trust, estate, and wealth preservation needs.