Introduction

Lin advises individuals and families on estate planning and sophisticated wealth transfer strategies, delivering client-centered solutions that prioritize tax efficiency.

Lin Ruan focuses on the design and implementation of tax-efficient estate plans, including revocable trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, nongrantor trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and charitable trust structure. Lin also counsels clients on privacy and asset protection strategies, entity formation and funding, community property considerations, and California real property matters. 

Prior to joining Ashurst Perkins Coie, Lin advised clients on federal tax implications related to domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, restructurings, and divestitures across a broad range of industries. 

Education & credentials

  • New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2015
  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., Associate Editor, Fordham International Law Journal, 2014
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., English, Senior Editor, Dartmouth Law Journal, 2007
  • KPMG US LLP, San Francisco, CA, Manager – M&A, 2019-2021; Senior Associate – M&A, 2017-2019; Associate – International Tax, 2015-2017

Professional recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Trusts and Estates, 2024-2026