Fred Weber is of counsel in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Fred’s practice primarily focuses on representing individual and professional fiduciaries on post-death administration matters along with helping individuals and families to better prepare for post-death administration well before a death actually occurs.
Prior to returning to private law practice, Fred spent 18 years working as a professional fiduciary, first at the JPMorgan Private Bank and most recently with Northern Trust Wealth Management. As a professional fiduciary, Fred focused primarily on guiding families, beneficiaries and co-fiduciaries through the process of post-death administration of estates and trusts. In addition to his work as a professional fiduciary, he has worked in planned giving and charitable bequest administration for a large public charity.
Experience
Clerk & Government Experience
Legislative CorrespondentOffice of U.S. Senator Paul D. Wellstone, Washington, D.C.1991–1994
Prior Experience
Northern Trust Wealth Management, 2011–2022
JPMorgan Private Bank, 2004–2011
Levin & Schreder, Ltd., 2000–2004
Fox & Grove, Chtd., 1999–2000
Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, 1997–1999
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Thought Leadership
Publications
Co-Author, “Estate Planning: Keeping Up-to-Date With Digital Responsibilities,” Trusts & Estates, April 2021
Co-Author, “A Win-Win Situation: Charitable Beneficiaries Partnering with Corporate Fiduciaries,” Northern Trust, October 2020
Contributor, “Heirlooms & Feuds,” Heritage Auctions Journal for Trusts and Estates Advisors, Fall 2020
Memberships & Affiliations
Chicago Estate Planning Council
Chicago Council on Planned Giving
National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
1997Illinois
Education
DePaul University College of LawJ.D.1997
Journal of Art and Entertainment Law
University of MinnesotaB.A., International Relations; Political Science & History Minors1991