Sarah M. Allen, JD, LL.M., AEP®, a shareholder and director at Rice, Heard & Bigelow, has been awarded the 2025 Excellence Award by the Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC). This prestigious award acknowledges her professional excellence in estate planning and her significant contributions to the community. Allen was celebrated at the BEPC's Annual Gala on May 21, 2025, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
Robert G. Bannish, President of RHB, praised Allen for her dedication and leadership, noting her role as a professional trustee and family advisor for numerous beneficiaries and charities. With over twenty years of experience in estate planning, Allen's expertise and personal demeanor have made her a respected figure among her peers and those she serves.
Allen's involvement with the BEPC spans many years, including serving as its president in 2019-2020 and receiving the BEPC President’s Award. Her commitment to the estate planning community is further demonstrated by her leadership roles with the Boston Foundation’s Professional Advisor Committee and Professional Advisor Network.
At Rice, Heard & Bigelow, the oldest company of individual professional trustees in the country, Allen continues to uphold the firm's mission of providing discreet, personal service through long-standing trustee relationships. Her recognition with the 2025 Excellence Award underscores the impact of her work in estate planning and her dedication to serving individuals, families, and charities.
