Albert J. Horn
Albert J. Horn, Chairman Emeritus of the Firm

Mr. Horn brings more than 50 years of experience to advising families on strategies to acquire, preserve and ultimately transfer wealth. His comprehensive business and estate planning background, combined with his commitment to assuring the long-term success of families, has made him an expert in succession planning for family-owned businesses.

Special Expertise

  • Multi-generational planning
  • Succession of family-owned businesses
  • Tax minimizing strategies

Academic Credentials

  • J.D., Stanford University
    Board of Editors, Stanford Law Review
  • A.B. (with Distinction), Stanford University

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
  • San Mateo County Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • Taxation Committee, Former Chair

Civic Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Health System, Former Chair - Management Committee, Chair Finance and Nominating Committees
  • Peninsula Community Foundation, Counsel to Board and Former Chair
  • Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, Board Director and Former Chair Finance Committee, Chair
  • Community Gatepath, Former Chair (precursor organization)
  • Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, Former President
  • Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Former President
  • Stanford Alumni Association, Former President



Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning, Trusts and Wealth Transfer