Abigail O’Connor serves as Chief Fiduciary Officer for Peak Trust Company. Since joining the team in 2024, Abigail brings deep expertise in strategic estate planning for high-net-worth clients. In her role, Abigail is responsible for overseeing the fiduciary operations of the company, ensuring the highest standards of trust administration and client service. She leads a team of experienced professionals, providing strategic guidance on complex trust and estate matters, and works closely with clients to develop and implement customized estate planning solutions. Abigail’s extensive background in estate planning, tax strategy, and trust administration uniquely positions her to drive Peak Trust Company’s mission of delivering unparalleled fiduciary services.
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in trusts and estates, Abigail has honed her expertise in a variety of practice areas. These include estate planning, estate and gift tax strategic planning, representation of trustees and beneficiaries, estate administration, and family business succession planning. Her comprehensive approach to estate planning integrates tax considerations, challenging family dynamics, and the unique needs of family business owners. This diverse experience is instrumental in her current role, where she ensures that clients receive holistic and tailored fiduciary services.
Abigail is known for her ability to navigate complex legal and financial landscapes, offering counsel on a range of estate planning tools such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, asset protection trusts, and more. She also collaborates with out-of-state attorneys to incorporate Alaska trusts into broader estate plans, guiding fiduciaries and beneficiaries through their creation and administration.
In her legal practice, Abigail represented trustees and personal representatives, providing counsel on trust administration and estate probate in Alaska. She is adept at addressing complex issues like irrevocable trust modifications and providing ongoing administration support.
Abigail’s professional affiliations are extensive. She serves as the Alaska State Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and has held leadership roles in several professional organizations, including the Anchorage Estate Planning Council and Anchorage Trust & Estate Professionals. Her accolades include a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating and a Band 1 ranking by Chambers Private Wealth Law in Alaska.
Abigail is a prolific writer and speaker, contributing to numerous publications and presenting at various industry events. She holds a Juris Doctor with a concentration in Estate Planning from Albany Law School, a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Rutgers University. Abigail is licensed to practice law in Alaska and Florida.
