Donald West

Chartered Legacy & Trusts Planner, American Institute of Legacy & Estate Planning LLC

I am a Son. I am a Cousin. I am a Brother. I am a Friend. I am a Student. I am an Athlete. I am a photographer. I am a Warrior. I am a Leader. I am an Attorney. I am an Entrepreneur. I am a Professor. I am an Advocate. I am a Philosopher. I am a Philanthropist. I am a Author. I am Hip-Hop. I am a Legacy. I am the Axis. I am an Inventor. I am a Visionary. I am a Speaker. I am me. DON WEST, JR. is a globally recognized brand exemplifying modern technology infused with the ancient principles of honesty, integrity, diligence and innovation. Don assists high-net-worth clients to reach and maintain their generative, legacy, financial and estate planning goals. From wealth management to lifestyle pursuits to philanthropic interests, Mr. West understands the needs of wealthy families and designs legacy & estate plans that include sophisticated techniques that increase generativity and minimize overall taxes. Don is frequently called upon by clients to provide custom-tailored family legacy consultations and often serves as a trustee of trusts they have established or to provide guidance to their professional fiduciaries. Don received his B.S. degree in 1996 from Florida State University and his J.D. degree in 2000 from the University of Miami School of Law. He was the recipient of a Dean’s Honor Scholarship and a Florida Education Fund Scholarship as well as a member of the Moot Court Board, Son of Chief, (vice-president/treasurer), to the Iron Arrow Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, and president of the UM Law Student Bar Association. He has actively counseled high net worth and celebrity individuals on life and business decisions since 1997 and specializes in the areas of trusts and estate planning, probate, corporate law, sports & entertainment and real estate. He was admitted to practice law in Florida in 2001. Don counsels families, individuals and entities on the principles of generational legacy and wealth transfer as a Vice President and Trust Officer with Axis Legacy Planning & Trusts, P.L., an inclusive wealth management firm with a unique planning philosophy of promoting “Healthy & Sustained Family Wealth” with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and four Florida locations and a liaison in Dubai, U.A.E. He has been involved in the development of legal clinic education at the University of Miami School of Law and has developed material and taught the subject of Atletics and the Law as a Adjunct member of the faculty of the University of Miami School of Law. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Financial Management, American Bar Association, National Bar Association, and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. He has also taught and lectured in the areas of trust law and business legal issues. He is a member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Committee on Charitable Organizations & Philanthropic Planning Committee. In 2008, Don released "A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Personal Legacy Statements - An Ancient Tool of the Thoughtful, Wealthy & Wise" a book he co-authored with Tim Morrison and published by Axis Publishing Company, LLC. Don has also authored numerous articles on sports, entertainment, estate planning, trusts, and business law. I am a pretty intense guy, although, I typically present pretty cool and laid back. My laid back approach has become a trademark of my success and one of my most reliable business tools. I strive to always develop healthy long lasting relationships, as your relationships are a reflection of your ultimate legacy. To whom much is given, much is expected. Specialties: Legacy & Estate Planning, Global Brand Management, Government Relations, Business & Corporate Counsel, Entertainment & Sports, High Visibility Consulting Don moderates the Group "What is Your Legacy?" on Affluence.org and facebook.com Visit it on Affluence.org here: http://www.affluence.org/group.php?group_id=118 Visit it on facebook.com here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=43023974473