Karen L. Kayes
- Senior Counsel
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- Beverly Figueroa
practices
Estate Planning
Represents Michigan and Florida residents to develop estate plans that:
- Reduce or eliminate estate taxes.
- Balance the needs of a second spouse and children from a first marriage.
- Transition closely held business interests.
- Provide long term wealth protection for heirs.
- Facilitate a smooth transition of wealth management upon disability or death.
- Incorporate charitable gifting techniques, including charitable remainder trusts, disclaimer planning and private foundation.
Estate and Trust Administration
Represented clients in numerous routine probate and trust administrations in the states of Michigan and Florida, represented fiduciaries in routine and complex es
Estate Planning
Represents Michigan and Florida residents to develop estate plans that:
- Reduce or eliminate estate taxes.
- Balance the needs of a second spouse and children from a first marriage.
- Transition closely held business interests.
- Provide long term wealth protection for heirs.
- Facilitate a smooth transition of wealth management upon disability or death.
- Incorporate charitable gifting techniques, including charitable remainder trusts, disclaimer planning and private foundation.
Estate and Trust Administration
Represented clients in numerous routine probate and trust administrations in the states of Michigan and Florida, represented fiduciaries in routine and complex estate administrations, many including taxable estates, represented beneficiaries to enforce legal rights under applicable documents and/or state law.
- “Estate Planning 101,” Muskegon Community College, October 16, 2014, Muskegon, Michigan
- Invited Lecturer for ICLE Seminar on Estate Planning and Taxation Topics
- Presenter: Community Leadership Academy – Legal Aspects of Board Membership
- “Estate Planning 101,” Muskegon Community College, October 16, 2014, Muskegon, Michigan
- Invited Lecturer for ICLE Seminar on Estate Planning and Taxation Topics
- Presenter: Community Leadership Academy – Legal Aspects of Board Membership
- Batten Down the Hatches — Appropriate Insurance Protection for Your VesselLegacy Matters
- Buying a Yacht? Navigating the Legal WatersLegacy Matters
- The New Rules for Florida Trusts Are HereLegacy Matters
- Batten Down the Hatches — Appropriate Insurance Protection for Your Vessel
- Buying a Yacht? Navigating the Legal Waters
- The New Rules for Florida Trusts Are Here
- The New Rules for Florida Trusts Are Here
- 5 Tax-efficient IRA Planning Options under the SECURE Act
- Florida Property can Provide Pain for Your Heirs Without Proper Planning
- How Planning for the Division of Personal Property May Prevent Family Disputes
- Elimination of Michigan Dower Rights
- Pre-Business Sale Planning Offers Opportunities
- Estate Planning Focus – Spring 2010
- Estate Planning Focus – Summer 2007
- Estate Planning Focus – Fall 2006
- Author of news articles and frequent lecturer on various estate and tax planning topics
- Author of news articles and frequent lecturer on various estate and tax planning topics