Lawyer Bio : Kenneth F. Smith

Kenneth F. Smith is a certified specialist in both tax law as well as estate planning and probate law. Mr. Smith practices in the areas of taxation, estate planning and probate administration, corporate law, and real estate planning. In his practice, Mr. Smith represents corporate clients on such diverse matters as the purchase and sale of businesses, executive compensation arrangements, and ownership succession planning. He regularly works with individual clients on income and estate planning matters in the formulation and implementation of strategies to reduce taxation, protect and preserve assets, and facilitate the transfer of assets among family members and charities.

 

He advises personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries on all phases of the estate probate and trust administration process, including ancillary administration and tax audits. Mr. Smith also advises real estate developers and investors in such matters as the formation of real estate ventures and on the tax planning aspects of the purchase, sale, and exchange of commercial and investment property. He participates in seminars and has written articles on estate planning, real estate exchange transactions, and other tax related topics.