Trevor Allen is a partner in the Estates and Trusts Practice Group at Selzer Gurvich, where he focuses on sophisticated estate planning, trust and estate administration and related tax matters. Clients appreciate his thoughtful, relationship-driven approach and his ability to translate complex legal and tax concepts into clear, actionable guidance.

In his practice, Trevor advises high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries and closely held business owners on the structuring and implementation of comprehensive wealth transfer and succession strategies, guiding them through complex planning decisions with a practical and client-focused approach.  He is accomplished at drafting advanced estate planning instruments and advising clients on strategies designed to preserve assets, minimize transfer taxes and achieve long-term planning objectives. Trevor also advises on related tax and corporate matters that intersect with clients’ estate planning and succession goals.

With extensive experience administering estates and trusts, Trevor confidently counsels personal representatives and trustees through every stage of the probate and fiduciary process. He is particularly knowledgeable in estate and generation-skipping transfer tax matters, including the preparation and review of Form 706 estate tax returns, as well as fiduciary income tax compliance and planning, including Form 1041 filings.

Trevor joined Selzer Gurvich in 2007 as a paralegal and became a partner in 2025. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law and holds a B.A. with Honors in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. Trevor has been recognized for several years as a Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star. A Montgomery County native and resident, he enjoys spending time with his family and cheering for the Terps.

Articles and Publications

• “Breaking Down the OBBBA: Tax Topics at a Glance,” SelzerGurvitch.com, August 4, 2025