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 recognized during 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, as well as her more than twenty years of experience in estate planning law. Allen's commitment to her profession and community is further demonstrated by her active involvement in the BEPC, including her tenure as president from 2019 to 2020, and her work with the Boston Foundation’s Professional Advisor Committee and Professional Advisor Network.
Allen's achievement not only underscores her personal dedication to excellence but also reflects the high standards of service and expertise that Rice, Heard & Bigelow is known for in the estate planning community. Her recognition by the BEPC serves as a testament to the impact of her work on both her clients and the broader community.
