JH Multi-Family Office
Your Family. Your Future. Our Focus.
LH Law Group's Multi-Family Office (MFO) service is designed for families navigating life after a major liquidity event, such as the sale of a business. Our mission is to protect wealth, preserve legacy, and simplify complexity through an integrated approach that combines legal, tax, and strategic advisory under one roof. We provide continuity and privacy while aligning every decision with your family’s values and long-term objectives. From investment oversight and advanced tax planning to governance and philanthropy, our team ensures that your wealth serves generations to come with clarity and confidence.
Our Services
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Administrative & Financial Infrastructure
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Bookkeeping and transaction-level detail for businesses, trusts, and individuals
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Bill pay and expense management
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Cash flow and liquidity planning
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Entity creation and compliance oversight (LLCs, LPs, Trusts)
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Consolidated financial reporting and digital vaulting
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Internal audit and financial controls for family-owned enterprises
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Insurance review and risk management coordination
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Advanced Tax Strategy
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Strategic tax consulting for individuals, businesses, and trusts
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Full-service tax return preparation (individual, fiduciary, business)
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International tax planning and structuring
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Tax-efficient charitable giving (DAFs, CRTs, CLTs, private foundations)
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IRS audit representation and cross-border support
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Trust, Legal & Succession Services
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Estate plan design and implementation
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Asset protection strategies and trust drafting
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Family governance frameworks and next-generation education
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Trustee selection and monitoring
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Non-judicial trust modifications and dispute resolution
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Philanthropy & Impact
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Private foundation administration and compliance
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Strategic charitable planning aligned with family values
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Lifestyle & Concierge
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Exclusive event access and travel coordination
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Luxury asset acquisition (real estate, aircraft, yachts)
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Cybersecurity and reporting for family offices
Expert Professionals
Crystal Patterson
Multi-Family Office Lead Manager
Crystal Patterson brings more than 25 years of legal experience to her role at JH Law Group, where she focuses on estate planning and complex business law matters. She also plays a key role in supporting the firm’s Multi-Family Office (MFO), advising ultra-high-net-worth families on governance, trust structures, and generational wealth strategies.
Crystal began her career in corporate and fiduciary law, serving as General Counsel for Gulfstream Commercial Services, where she earned national recognition through leadership appointments with the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Section, including Chair of the Trust and Estates Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group and Co-Chair of the Special Committee on In-House Counsel.
Her practice spans:
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Estate and Business Planning – Designing dynasty trusts, family protection trusts, and complex wealth transfer strategies.
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Multi-Family Office Services – Structuring private family trust companies, overseeing governance frameworks, and collaborating on technology solutions for consolidated reporting and bill pay platforms.
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Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation – Advising on dispute resolution and fiduciary compliance.
Crystal is admitted to practice in Kentucky, Minnesota, and North Dakota, and holds a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She has served as President of the Association of Corporate Counsel – Kentucky Chapter and continues to be a trusted resource for families navigating complex wealth and succession planning
Danna Stinson
Client Relationship Manager