Hardt, Stern & Kayne, P.C. provides guidance in all areas of estate planning and estate administration. Estate planning requires focused attention on the unique needs of the client, and it is that kind of customized approach that our lawyers deliver every day. Estate administration demands detailed understanding of all aspects of probate and trust law, understanding, and care for a client dealing with loss.
The firm’s estate planning expertise includes developing and implementing estate plans for individuals and families with modest as well as substantial assets. We work with clients and their accountants to maximize tax savings. Our attorneys provide creative solutions to unique or complex matters.
Our lawyers are experts in the administration of small, medium, and large estates and trusts. We have handled a wide variety of probate, trust administration and litigation. The firm has extensive experience in guardianship matters for both minors and disabled adults.
A major part of our practice in this area involves counseling families and closely held businesses on corporate succession planning, a key component of many estate plans.
The firm’s lawyers also have deep experience in working with clients on pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements, as well as live-in partner considerations, all of which often dovetail with estate planning concerns.