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Practice Emphasis:

Diann practices in the areas of estate administration and estate planning for high net worth clients.  Diann also advises on estate and gift tax implications of wealth transfers.

Education and Professional Background:

Southern Methodist University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1981

Southern Methodist University, J.D.; M.B.A., 1980

Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1976

Beta Gamma Sigma

Certifications:

Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Honors and Awards:

AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Admissions:

State Bar of Texas

Memberships:

Member, Dallas Bar Association and Probate, Trusts and Estates Section

Member , Dallas Estate Planning Council

Member, State Bar of Texas

Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Board of Governors, Dallas Estate Planning Council (2011-2013)

Civic Activities:

SMU Planned Giving Advisory Council (2009-2015)

Publications and Presentations:

Diann has been a contributing author of numerous books and lecturer in the areas of taxation and wealth planning.