Overview
W. Seth Todd joined Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP as a Partner in 2026. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2018 and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Kentucky in 2015.
Seth concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, charitable planning, business planning, and estate and trust administration, with additional experience in special needs planning. He provides counsel on a variety of related issues concerning wealth and families.
In his free time, Seth enjoys hiking, traveling, golfing, and spending time with family.
Practice temporarily authorized pending admission under Rule 39(b). Supervision by John Fitzpatrick and T.J. Ryan, members of the State Bar of Arizona.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Business Planning
- Charitable Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
- Special Needs Planning
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” (Elder Law), 2026
Bar & Court Admissions
- Commonwealth of Kentucky (2018)
- State of Indiana (2019)
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, 2018
- B.S., Business Administration (Marketing), University of Kentucky, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Chair, Probate and Trust Law Section (2025-2026)
- Louisville Bar Association
- Chair, Probate and Trust Law Section (2022)
- Indiana Bar Association
Articles & Presentations
- “Taxation of Special Needs Trusts: An Overview,” Special Needs Alliance (April 2025)
- “Foreseeable Planning for the Unforeseeable Future – Planning Provisions and Techniques to Assist with Special Needs Planning and Other Beneficiary Issues,” Midwest-Midsouth Estate Planning Institute (August 2023)
- “Planning for A Client With A Special Needs Child,” Cedar Lake Foundation (October 2022)
- “IRAs and Other Retirement Issues in Elder Law Practice,” Kentucky Bar Association, Elder Law Division (September 2022)
- Special Needs Planning and Benefit Preservation, Kentucky Justice Association (May 2022)
- Flexibility in Trust Planning and Modification, Southern Indiana Estate Planning Council (March 2022)
- “Smart Planning in Light of Recent and Potential Legislation,” made to Cedar Lake and their donors (June 2021)
- “Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Benefits While Providing for Beneficiary Expenses,” National Business Institute Webinar (May 2021)
- “Planning for A Client With A Special Needs Child,” American Cancer Society Webinar (November 2020)
- “Planning for a Special Needs Family Member,” Wendell Foster Center, Owensboro, KY (January 2019)
Community Leadership
- Special Needs Alliance, Member
- Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville, Board Member (2024-2026)
- Wellspring, Ambassador Board, Member (2020-2026)
- Louisville Parks Foundation, Board Member (2019-2023)