Brody Wilkinson in Southport kicks off the new year with an expansion of its trusts and estates team, fueled by a merger with nearby firm Hermenze & Marcantonio in Westport.

With the merger, Brody picks up three new principals—David R. Hermenze, Edward Marcantonio and James D. Funnell Jr.—along with staff members from their former firm. The combined enterprise will continue under the name Brody Wilkinson, and will be based out of the firm’s main office at 2507 Post Road in Southport, which is undergoing an expansion. The merger formally takes effect Friday.