About Myles
Myles Fischer: Experienced Trusts and Estates Attorney in Albany, NY
Myles Fischer is a dedicated member of the Trusts and Estates practice group at Harris Beach Murtha, bringing a depth of knowledge in estate planning, administration, and tax matters across New York and Florida. His services include comprehensive estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, asset protection, vacation home planning, as well as complex strategies such as grantor-retained interest trusts and split-interest charitable trusts.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Tax Matters (estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer)
- Asset Protection
- Vacation Home Planning
- Sale of Assets for Life Insurance and other complex strategies involving trusts and estates
Awards & Recognitions
Myles Fischer has been recognized as a Trusts and Estates attorney in Best Attorney USA since 2025. He is committed to providing exceptional legal counsel, particularly in issues related to tax, labor, and employment matters such as executive compensation.
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Harris Beach Murtha
- Affiliations: None listed yet
- Languages: English (primary)
Myles Fischer holds a Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School. He has been admitted to practice law in New York and Florida.
Professional Philosophy
In his approach to legal representation, Myles Fischer prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each client. His goal is to provide personalized guidance that ensures all aspects of estate planning are meticulously addressed while also addressing complex tax and employment issues. He collaborates with high-net-worth families and corporate clients, ensuring seamless coordination between fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and professional advisory teams.
He manages federal and New York state estate tax returns, federal gift tax, generation-skipping transfer tax returns, and fiduciary income tax returns. Myles Fischer offers guidance to fiduciaries and beneficiaries throughout the Surrogate’s Court, addressing both tax and non-tax reporting obligations, and represents clients in resolving disputes with taxing authorities.
Additional Services
In addition to advising individuals and corporate clients on matters involving tax, labor, and employment issues such as executive compensation, Myles Fischer provides counsel on state and local sales and use tax matters. He also supports planned giving programs and the management and expenditure of endowment funds.
Myles Fischer is committed to maintaining a high standard in his practice, consistently earning recognition from peers and clients alike. His comprehensive expertise in trusts and estates allows him to serve diverse client needs with precision and dedication.
