Withers LLP
Client SatisfactionLawyers
Karen Yates
- Phone+1 203 974 0355
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Trust, Estates and Charitable Planning
Position
Partner
Career
Karen's practice is focused on wealth planning. She works with individuals, families and family offices providing legal advice on wealth transfer tax planning and fiduciary administration. As part of the wealth planning process, Karen regularly advises on business succession, charitable giving, and income tax planning for individuals, estates, trusts and business entities, including family offices and private trust companies.
A significant portion of Karen's practice involves restructuring trusts to increase efficiency, address changed circumstances and better suit the needs of the families they benefit.
Memberships
Professional Advisors Council
American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Connecticut Estate and Tax Planning Council
AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Connecticut Bar Association, Estates and Probate
Section (Executive Committee, Decanting Subcommittee); Tax Section
American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Taxation Section
New York State Bar Association
Education
Cornell Law School, J.D., 1996