Jennifer V. Abelaj, Esq., CPA's Linkedin Analytics

I love puzzle games and am fascinated by what happens when I put the pieces together. My favorites include sudoku, tetris, and kakuro. Yes, there is a “right” answer, but it takes attention, open-mindedness and creativity to solve the puzzle. When I work with you, we determine how to put your legacy puzzle in the right order. Estate planning, philanthropy and nonprofit operations have a similar approach because I have to find the right fit for you based on your life goals and the options available under the tax laws. LEGAL COUNSEL TO CHARITIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN GOOD TIMES AND BAD I represent nonprofits in obtaining federal tax-exempt status, updating Bylaws or addressing membership issues. I am motivated to provide the boards of nonprofits a road map to best carry out their charitable activities. If your organization has lost its tax-exempt status or is looking to dissolve, my experience allows you to focus on internal operations instead of legal processes and paperwork. DUAL-SIDED EXPERIENCE PROVIDES AN ADVANTAGE FOR PHILANTHROPY AND PLANNED GIVING I understand the important factors that individuals and non-profits consider in giving and receiving their wealth and assets. My substantial experience working with both sides on separate transactions provides an advantage in representing you, whether you are thinking of creating an endowment or have been approached to receive a structured gift. This unique overlapping knowledge allows us to focus on the key points of structuring and negotiating the terms. YOUR GUIDE IN PRESERVING WEALTH BASED ON YOUR UNIQUE VISION I am by your side to structure an estate plan that meets your vision and long-term goals. If you created your wealth, you know that you need someone to give you the tools, tips and tricks that enabled earlier generations to leave a legacy. I believe that a trusted relationship with my clients provides confidence and ease for their families. You are not one-size-fits all and neither is my approach to crafting your estate plan. My background as a practicing CPA yields insight and holistic approaches to create a tailored plan to honor your legacy. TRUSTEE REPRESENTATION AND POST-DEATH ADMINISTRATION I represent fiduciaries and trustees in administering trusts or Surrogate's Court proceedings, carrying out the terms of a lifetime trust, or communicating with the IRS on estate tax audits. Sign up for my newsletter (https://abelajlaw.myflodesk.com/signup), where I share insights, advice and info on current legal and tax developments. Attorney Advertising.