Atty. Karen E. Yates
Karen is a partner in the Trust, Estates and Charitable Planning team. Karen’s practice is focused on wealth planning.
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About Karen E. Yates at a glance
Karen E. Yates is an attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut, practforg at Withers. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996), District of Columbia (2003), New York (2004), and Pennsylvania (2004). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Karen is a partner in the Trust, Estates and Charitable Planning team
- Karen’s practice is focused on wealth planning
- She works with individuals, families and family offices providing legal advice on wealth transfer tax planning and fiduciary administration
- As part of the wealth planning process, Karen regularly advises on business succession, charitable giving, and income tax planning for individuals, estates, trusts and business entities, including family offices and private trust companies
- A significant portion of Karen’s practice involves restructuring trusts to increase efficiency, address changed circumstances and better suit the needs of the families they benefit
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practforg law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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