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Karen is a trust and estate paralegal with over 30 years of experience in all phases of estate and trust administration.

She is responsible for the preparation of federal and state estate tax returns, not-for-profit returns, personal and fiduciary income tax returns. Karen interacts with Surrogate’s Court in all aspects of probate of an estate. She administers estates from start to finish in an efficient manner. In addition, Karen prepares annual trust and guardianship accountings.

Karen has completed several accounting, banking and business courses offered through the American Institute of Banking and Canisius College. She regularly attends income tax seminars to stay current with tax law changes.

  • Independent Association of Accountants of New York, Inc., Member
  • Western New York Paralegal Association, Past-President, 1995-1997

  • Trustee, Episcopal Diocese of WNY
  • Treasurer & Vestry Member, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
  • Warden, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 2005-2008, 2011-2014
  • Team Leader, American Cancer Society Relay for Life