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Dawn Desirae Hallman

Dawn Desirae Hallman

Leaders in Estate and Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning, Probate
  • Oklahoma
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Dawn D. Hallman is the Principal Attorney and founder of Hallman & Associates. As a nationally recognized estate and tax planning attorney, Dawn has over two decades of experience creatively and effectively assisting ultra-high net worth clients. Her practices focuses on wealth transfer tax planning, legacy planning, asset protection and complex estate planning. Dawn has written numerous articles and papers, and is the co-author of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Electronic Form Book on Estate Planning. Dawn Hallman is also a pioneer in Installment Sales Trusts, or Deferred Sales Trusts, a tax strategy used to minimize capital gains tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets or closely held businesses.
American Cancer Society named Dawn Hallman as recipient of the inaugural National Professional Advisor of the Year Award. Dawn is named as Oklahoma Magazine's "Top Attorneys in Oklahoma;" 405 Magazine's "Top Attorney - Wills & Trusts;" and National Advocates "Top 100 Lawyers in Estate Planning." Based on peer and Judicial recognition, Martindale Hubble has awarded Dawn their highest ratings: AV Preeminent Attorney™, AV Preeminent Judicial Edition™, Super Lawyer™ in Wills & Trusts, and Top 1%.

Dawn Hallman holds both an accounting and law degree from the University of Oklahoma. Dawn has been married to Bradley Hallman, Professional Bass Angler, for 24 years; they have four children, ages 7-18. Dawn is currently the Chair for American Cancer Society’s National Gift Planning Advisor Council (NGPAC). Hallman has also served as Vice-Chairman for two community banks in Oklahoma for 9 years, and served as Chairman for the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association. She frequently lectures on topics related to her practice.

Education
University of Oklahoma College of Law
J.D. (2000) | Estate Planning
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Professional Experience
Principal Attorney
Hallman & Associates, P.C.
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Hallman & Associates was founded in 2000 by Dawn D. Hallman. Your legacy is our focus, and we will strive to ensure that it includes the maximum amount of your hard-earned assets. We utilize many different tax strategies, including a Deferred Sales Trust. We know that you have a unique family, unique assets, and unique circumstances, and we are excited to design a plan that works for you.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Deferred Sales Trust – What’s All the Hype?
Oklahoma Bar Journal
One Size Doesn’t Fit All With Estate Plans, The Voice of Experience
ABA Senior Lawyers Division, Vol. 2, Issue 3
Estate Planning - Electronic Form Book
Oklahoma Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
OKLAHOMA PROBATE PROCESS: IN 7 SIMPLE STEPS, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
Deferred Installment Sales Trust: No Pain with Your Gain!, 2022 FSP Institute Annual Conference, Ft. Myers, FL
Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP)
A deferred installment sales trust (IST) is an emerging alternative to the Section 1031 exchange, wherein the taxpayer has the opportunity to defer the gain on a sale without the restrictions of a Section 1031. An IST is an irrevocable trust that utilizes the installment sale treatment under IRC Section 453 in order to defer the taxes due on the sale of a business, real estate, or other highly appreciated taxable assets. The IST can safely diversify and let your money keep working hard, so you
FORM 5227 REPORTING: CHARITABLE SPLIT-INTEREST ANNUITY TRUSTS AND UNITRUSTS, FORM 5227 REPORTING: CHARITABLE SPLIT-INTEREST ANNUITY TRUSTS AND UNITRUSTS, Webinar
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Guardianships: The New Normal, Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
SPLIT-INTEREST CHARITABLE TRUSTS: CRATS, CRUTS, AND ALL THE REST, FSP & American Cancer Society, Webinar
Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP)
Charitable trusts are unique tools that allow clients to attain significant income and estate tax advantages, while satisfying charitable intent. It is often possible to make significant charitable bequests, and receive substantial income and estate tax advantages. These alternatives are important to understand, especially when dealing with low basis and low-income assets. https://national.societyoffsp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1473880&group=
CREATIVE DISTRIBUTION AND GIFTING SOLUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PLANNING AFTER THE SECURE ACT, FSP & American Cancer Society, Webinar
Society of FSP (Financial Service Professionals)
In this session you will receive an overview of the SECURE Act, a review of the new distribution requirements, and an analysis of different beneficiary designation options. You will also learn about the new rules for rollovers and the charitable planning opportunities available with the passing of the SECURE Act. https://national.societyoffsp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1349483
Health Care Power of Attorney, Elder Law is on the Rise: Improve Your Practice, Increase Your Clients!, Elder Law Conference
Oklahoma Bar Association
https://ok.webcredenza.com/program?id=84875
Awards
AV Preeminent Attorney
Martindale Hubbel
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
Top Attorney - Wills & Trusts
405 Magazine
The annual Top Attorneys list provides the names of the 405 area’s attorneys recommended by their colleagues. DataJoe Research conducted an extensive peer-review survey asking established local attorneys to name top practitioners in their particular fields.
10/10 Rating
AVVO
Lawyer Ratings & Reviews
Super Lawyer - Estate Planning
Super Lawyers
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America's Most Honored Lawyers
The American Registry
All qualifying public recognition of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognition by peers or clients.
Top Attorneys in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Magazine
Dawn Hallman was selected as a Top Attorney in Oklahoma, awarded by Oklahoma Magazine and selected by Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement.
National Professional Advisor of the Year
American Cancer Society
The award was established to recognize estate planners, trust officers, and financial and wealth managers who encourage and present philanthropic opportunities to clients who are planning their estates and intend to support the American Cancer Society. Hallman was honored at the American Cancer Society 2018 Individual Giving Conference in Atlanta.
Professional Associations
Oklahoma State Bar
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Oklahoma
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Trust Litigation
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Additional Practice Area
  • Deferred Sales Trust
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Videos
Deferred Sales Trust Overview (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - What is a Deferred Sales Trust? Deferred Sales Trust is a tax savings strategy utilizing the installment sale treatment under IRC 453. A DST allows the taxpayer to defer the capital gains tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets, the sale of a closely held business or the sale of real estate. A Deferred Sales Trust is utilized to facilitate the sale of the asset in exchange for an installment note. Deferred Sales Trust Overview (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - What is a Deferred Sales Trust?

Deferred Sales Trust Overview (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - What is a Deferred Sales Trust? Deferred Sales Trust is a tax savings strategy utilizing the installment sale treatment under IRC 453. A DST allows the taxpayer to defer the capital gains tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets, the sale of a closely held business or the sale of real estate. A Deferred Sales Trust is utilized to facilitate the sale of the asset in exchange for an installment note.

Operation of Law - passing assets through Joint Tenancy, Beneficiary Designation, and Co-Ownership. Chapter 1 Operation of Law - Joint Tenancy & Beneficiary Designations: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Operation of Law - passing assets through Joint Tenancy, Beneficiary Designation, and Co-Ownership.

Probate - What is Probate and How to Avoid it: Estate Planning Attorney, Dawn Hallman Chapter 2 Probate - What is Probate and How to Avoid it: Estate Planning Attorney, Dawn Hallman

Probate - What is Probate and How to Avoid it: Estate Planning Attorney, Dawn Hallman

Trusts : Tax Attorney, Dawn Hallman Chapter 3 Trusts : Tax Attorney, Dawn Hallman

Trusts : Tax Attorney, Dawn Hallman

Important Estate Planning Documents: Power of Attorney - Will - Advance Directive: Hallman Chapter 4 Important Estate Planning Documents: Power of Attorney - Will - Advance Directive: Hallman

Important Estate Planning Documents: Power of Attorney - Will - Advance Directive: Hallman

Tax Savings and Asset Protection with a Trust: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman Chapter 5 Tax Savings and Asset Protection with a Trust: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Tax Savings and Asset Protection with a Trust: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Starting Your Estate Plan: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman Chapter 6 Starting Your Estate Plan: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Starting Your Estate Plan: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Deferred Sales Trust Mechanics (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - How a Deferred Sales Trust Works - Deferred Sales Trust is a tax savings strategy utilizing the installment sale treatment under IRC 453. A DST allows the taxpayer to defer the capital gains tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets, the sale of a closely held business or the sale of real estate. A Deferred Sales Trust is utilized to facilitate the sale of the asset in exchange for an installment note. Deferred Sales Trust Mechanics (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - How a Deferred Sales Trust Works

Deferred Sales Trust Mechanics (DST): Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman - How a Deferred Sales Trust Works - Deferred Sales Trust is a tax savings strategy utilizing the installment sale treatment under IRC 453. A DST allows the taxpayer to defer the capital gains tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets, the sale of a closely held business or the sale of real estate. A Deferred Sales Trust is utilized to facilitate the sale of the asset in exchange for an installment note.

Estate Planning 101: Wills, Trusts & How to Avoid Probate. Dawn D. Hallman is the Principal Attorney and founder of Hallman & Associates. As a nationally recognized estate planning attorney, with a background in tax, Dawn has extensive experience helping clients with all facets of business, tax, and estate planning. Overview of Estate Planning: Tax Attorney Dawn Hallman

Estate Planning 101: Wills, Trusts & How to Avoid Probate. Dawn D. Hallman is the Principal Attorney and founder of Hallman & Associates. As a nationally recognized estate planning attorney, with a background in tax, Dawn has extensive experience helping clients with all facets of business, tax, and estate planning.

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