Shartsis Friese LLP

Family Wealth Planning

Partner

Melissa S. Hung advises individuals and families on estate planning strategies to transfer assets thoughtfully and with tax efficiency.

Melissa tailors each estate plan to the client’s unique circumstances and goals. Her broad experience includes establishing revocable and irrevocable trusts, counseling fiduciaries regarding trust and estate administrations and addressing related planning needs. Melissa is known for her collaborative approach and works closely with other lawyers and advisors to develop creative and practical solutions and implement customized wealth transfer strategies for her clients.

Mandarin Chinese, conversational

San Francisco Estate Planning Council: Board Director, 2023 - present, Membership Chair, 2024 - present; Professional Advisors Council, San Francisco Foundation, 2024 - present; The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, 2015 - present; Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area: Former Chair of Employment Committee; Bar Association of San Francisco: Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section Former Chair, Barristers Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section, Former Chair; Stern Grove Festival Association: Former Chair

University of California, Berkeley; B.A., music, honors and distinction | Santa Clara University School of Law; J.D | New York University School of Law; L.L.M., taxation