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About My Practice

 

I offer a common sense approach to estate and gift tax planning. I will take the time to listen to your story, understand your priorities, and design an estate plan that reflects your values.  I will thoroughly explain how the estate plan will affect your personal and tax circumstances, in terms you can easily understand.  No matter how simple or complex the estate plan, I am committed to honoring your intentions and giving you the personal service you deserve.

 

Available every step of the way

 

Once the estate planning is complete, I continue to be available to provide guidance regarding continued lifetime gifting in order to maximize the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next and minimize the imposition of Federal and State Estate and Inheritance Taxes.

 

Upon the loss of a loved one, when you need the right person to guide you, I will provide that helping hand. I specialize in probate in New York and New Jersey, as well as the complete administration of estates, from the estate and inheritance tax return preparations, through beneficiary distribution and the ultimately closing of the estate, always providing compassionate guidance, with an eye towards minimizing the tax implications and efficient estate distribution. 

 

 

How Can I Help You Today?

 

  • Comprehensive Estate Planning Services, including the drafting of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorneys and Living Wills

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  • Review of existing Estate Plans

  • Administration of multi-million dollar estates for decedents domiciled throughout the United States.

  • Probate of Wills in New York and New Jersey. 

  • Advisory services to executors, trustees and beneficiaries with respect to the administration of estates and trusts. 

  • Preparation of Federal and State Estate and Inheritance Tax Returns and Federal Gift Tax Returns

  • Negotiate and settle estate and inheritance tax audits.

  • Establish and fund trusts, including Qualified Plan Trusts, Credit Shelter Trusts, Marital Trusts and Children’s Trusts

Areas of Practice

 

Wills / Trusts

 

Living Wills / Powers of Attorney

 

Estate & Gift Tax Planning

Probate & Estate Administration

Trust Administration

 

Contact Me

Karen J. Shvarts, Esq.

75 Main Street, Suite 201

Millburn, New Jersey 07041

 

EMAIL me to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation

Karenshvarts@gmail.com

 

Phone

908-376-6447

 

Approach to Estate Planning

Clarity

Karen explains your options in plain language, so you can make informed choices with confidence.

Experience

Nearly 30 years of working in New Jersey and New York with families on trust and estate matters.

Compassionate Guidance

Difficult decisions require compassion and understanding. Karen takes the time to listen to your family dynamics to understand what matters most to you.

The Trifecta

A good estate plan requires professionals to work together. Karen coordinates with financial advisors and accountants to ensure every part of your plan works together.

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