Atty. Barbara E. Shiers
Barbara E. Shiers is a partner in our Estate Planning & Administration Group.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Barbara E. Shiers at a Glance
Barbara E. Shiers is a trusts attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York and Florida, Florida. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1981) and Tufts University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barbara E. Shiers
- Barbara E. Shiers is a partner in our Estate Planning & Administration Group
- Ms. Shiers previously served as co-chair of the group, and as a member of the firm’s management committee, for many years
- Ms. Shiers represents high net-worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs in domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS audits, and probate and tax litigation
- She has extensive experience advising individuals and fiduciaries in sophisticated estate transactions
- She also advises public and private charitable organizations in a wide range of matters, including selecting tax-efficient organizational structures, securing tax-exempt status, and developing and negotiating donor agreements
- Ms. Shiers is a member of the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee (NPCC), the Estate Planning Council of New York City, the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, The Florida Bar and the American Bar Association
- She currently serves as a member of the NPCC Government Relations Committee
- Ms. Shiers has also served as a member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Women in the Law, the New York City Bar Association Committee on Non-Profit Organizations, the New York City Bar Association Estate and Gift Taxation Committee, and the New York City Bar Association Trusts, Estates & Surrogate’s Courts Committee
- Her representation of America Gives Back, Inc., the organization that helped “American Idol” raise more than $75 million for disadvantaged children, was the subject of an article in the Columbia Law School Magazine
- She is admitted to practice in New York and Florida
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Trusts in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Barbara E. Shiers
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barbara E. Shiers's practice in the field of trusts.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York and Florida, Florida, Barbara E. Shiers can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Barbara E. Shiers's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Barbara E. Shiers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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