Kay Abramowitz has 24 years’ experience providing counsel to individuals and business owners on asset protection and wealth preservation through estate planning, estate and trust administration, entity formation and business planning. Kay’s special focus is in advising family-owned businesses. She chairs the Wealth Preservation Group and the Family-Owned Business Group for Ater Wynne. She also edits the firm's Family-Owned Business Blog.
Kay is a frequent lecturer and is recognized for her expertise in succession and transfer issues found in family-owned businesses. Kay has advised clients regarding probate avoidance trusts, tax planning trusts, special needs and special purpose trusts. She does planning for non-citizen spouses. Kay has helped clients create family foundations, charitable remainder trusts and endowments.
Professional Experience
- Ater Wynne LLP, Portland, Oregon, Partner, 2008 to present
- Buckley LeChevallier, Lake Oswego, Oregon, Shareholder, 2004 to 2008
- Kay B. Wakefield, P.C., Portland, Oregon, Shareholder, 1990 to 2004
- Hyatt Legal Services, Portland, Oregon, Managing Attorney, 1989-1990
- Keller & West, Portland, Oregon, Of Counsel, 1985 to 1989
- Bullivant Houser Bailey, Portland, Oregon, Associate, 1984-1985
Education
- Northwest School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, J.D. 1984
- University of Utah, B.S. 1964
Admitted to Practice
- Oregon, 1984
- Washington, 2009
Professional Activities
- Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises
- Family Firm Institute, emeritus member, Board of Directors; Chair, 1998 Annual Convention; mentor
- Estate Planning Council of Portland, Board of Directors, membership portfolio
- Oregon Community Foundation, 2010 Philanthropy Forum Series, Presenter
- Oregon State Bar, Trust and Estates Section; Tax Section
Community Activities
- Albertina Kerr Foundation, Chair, Board of Trustees
- Artists Repertory Theatre, immediate past Chair, Board of Directors
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