Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, JD, MBA, PFS, AEP (distinguished), estate- and tax-planning attorney based in New York City. He is coauthor of Powers of Attorney: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Family’s Wealth. ShenkmanLaw.com
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