Atty. Elyse Kirschner
Elyse G. Kirschner advises clients on domestic and international tax and estates planning matters.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Elyse Kirschner at a Glance
Elyse Kirschner is a trusts attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Elyse Kirschner
- Elyse G. Kirschner advises clients on domestic and international tax and estates planning matters
- Elyse’s areas of experience include charitable giving techniques, the formation and taxation of private trust companies, tax-exempt organizations and the taxation of foreign trusts
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/kirschner-elyse-g/
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Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Elyse Kirschner'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
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