Managing Director and Secretary

Charles R. Platt

Charlie Platt is a Managing Director and Secretary of Hemenway Trust Company. He advises individuals and families on all aspects of trust administration.

Charlie Platt is a Managing Director and Secretary of Hemenway Trust Company. He advises individuals and families on all aspects of trust administration. With a focus on coordinating investment management strategies and efficient tax planning, Charlie works to help clients preserve and grow assets for future generations.

Charlie is also a Partner at Hemenway & Barnes LLP, where he works with individuals and families on their personal planning and wealth management needs, including estate and charitable planning, probate administration, and serving as a trustee.

Affiliations

Boston Bar Association
New York City Bar Association

Publications & Presentations

Charlie has presented to the Boston Bar Association and Planned Giving Group of New England on topics including estate and income tax planning for small estates, ethical issues in trusts and estates, and generation-skipping tax.

Community Involvement

Charlie and his family volunteer regularly with a number of different organizations in the Jewish community. He is also actively involved in Newton youth sports, where he coaches soccer, basketball and baseball.

Education

JD, Harvard University Law School
BA, Brown University

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire

“The role of a fiduciary entails developing customized, creative solutions to real-life issues. I enjoy getting to know clients, learning about what is important to them and their families, and assisting them with their planning needs."

— Charlie’s Comment on Trust and Estate Administration