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KaitlynnChopra

Associate

"One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping people in all life stages implement estate planning solutions that fit their needs."

Overview

Biography

Kaitlynn counsels clients in a wide range of trusts and estates matters. She assists clients in navigating the estate planning process, with particular consideration given to their individual financial circumstances, and drafts the full suite of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Kaitlynn also analyzes estate tax exposure, advises on gifting strategies and estate tax mitigation, and represents clients in estate administration proceedings in Surrogate’s Court.

Admitted to practice in New York State and Florida, Kaitlynn provides estate planning strategies to New Yorkers who own property in Florida, represents personal representatives in Florida estate administration proceedings, and counsels new Floridians on change of domicile.

Prior to her career in law, Kaitlynn was an investment performance analyst for a global investment firm, where she analyzed asset allocation and investment performance for endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Bar Associations

  • Albany County Bar Association, CLE Committee, Member

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

  • Barclay Damon’s Women’s Forum
Experience

Representative Experience

  • Secured complete elimination of over $300,000 in estate tax, penalties, and interest assessed against a Canadian estate with rental properties in Florida. The IRS initially denied treaty benefits, but through a detailed submission and direct advocacy, we obtained full relief, reducing the client’s liability to zero.

Prior Experience

  • The Justice Center at Albany Law School, Pro Bono Scholar
  • Barclay Damon LLP, Summer Associate
  • The Justice Center at Albany Law School, Immigration Law Clinic, Intern
  • Cambridge Associates, Investment Performance Analyst

Selected Honors

  • Albany Law School, We Are Albany Law Installation, 2026
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: Trusts and Estates, 2025–2026

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