For over 40 years, Edward D. Ahrens (“Ed”) has practiced law as an accomplished attorney specializing in estate planning for a variety of clientele. Currently, he serves as Partner with Ahrens DeAngeli Law Group, LLP (ADLG) and has received national recognition for his efforts. Ed has been honored by the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel, Best Lawyers in America (Trusts and Estates & Litigation – Trusts and Estates) and has achieved an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell. Prior to the formation of ADLG, Ed led the estate planning practices of several highly respected law firms, and, as a director at Arthur Andersen, was a member of the accounting firm’s national family wealth planning specialty team.
Complimenting his exceptional legal career, Ed is an accomplished author and speaker. Also, he has served on numerous boards for public charities and private foundations. His community service capacities are varied and include: the Idaho Community Foundation, University of Idaho College of Law Advisory Boards and the Capital Campaign Committee, for the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. In 2010, Ed was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center.
Ed received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Idaho in 1968 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from University of Idaho in 1971. Ed is admitted to practice in Idaho, Washington, the United States Tax Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Court of the District of Idaho.