Attorney Robert P. Oliver concentrates his practice exclusively in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration, elder law, and tax, as he has for nearly two decades. These areas of the law are at once highly technical and deeply personal; Bob’s unique combination of professional competence and personal concern for his clients sets him apart as an estate planning lawyer. His genuine interest in solving their problems puts clients at ease, and his experience addressing sophisticated questions related to trusts, estates, and tax law inspires confidence.
Bob routinely works with clients whose estates range from the modest to those worth tens of millions of dollars. Many of his clients are referred to him by financial advisors, accountants, insurance agents, and other professionals. Bob works in concert with his clients and where appropriate, their advisors to ensure comprehensive planning. He is committed to offering his clients peace of mind when planning for their loved ones’ future and guiding families through a smooth, tax-efficient estate administration process when the time comes.
One of Bob’s great strengths as an estate planning and estate and trust administration lawyer is his ability to break down complex legal and tax concepts and explain them clearly. He has used this skill not only for his clients’ benefit, but also to help train future attorneys at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, where he taught Estate and Gift Taxation and Estate Planning as an adjunct professor for several years.
Whether helping clients preserve wealth and minimize taxes for their loved ones, guiding a grieving family through the administration of a complex estate, or helping clients protect their assets when needing long-term care, Bob takes pride in meeting the unique legal, financial, and personal needs of the clients who trust him.
When not working as an estate planning lawyer, Bob enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time outdoors with his wife, their young daughter, and their French bulldog.