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About
Provided by Susan C Frunzi
Practice Areas
Partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee focusing on providing high net worth individuals with services in estate planning, estate administration, charitable giving and organizations, family law and litigation. In the estate planning area, creates sophisticated plans, including for possible incapacity, and analyzes different inter vivos and testamentary gift-giving options in the context of various income, gift and estate tax laws. Oversees all aspects of the administration of estates, including representing clients in Internal Revenue Service and state estate tax audits. Develops and implements charitable giving plans, negotiates contributions to charitable organizations and oversees the administration of tax-exempt organizations. Represents clients in Tax Court proceedings, trust & estate disputes and other matters.
Personal
• Columbia Law School (J.D., 1983)
• Tufts University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1980)
• Fellow, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Susan Frunzi is highly regarded for her experience advising high net worth clients on a broad range of matters, including complex charitable planning, trust planning and estate administration.
Susan C Frunzi is an experienced private client lawyer based in New York. She regularly advises family offices and high net worth individuals on tax structuring, estate planning and trust issues.
Susan Frunzi advises on a range of matters including estate planning and administration, trusts and tax matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sue is an asset to every client she works on/for. She is always available and is one of the most sophisticated attorneys in the country, in addition to being a caring individual."
"Sue is exceptionally capable and the most responsive attorney with whom I have ever worked."
"The depth of her knowledge is really impressive. She is also extremely responsive, very proactive, and good at bringing issues to our attention."
"Susan is a seasoned lawyer."
"She is a strong and very seasoned lawyer. I think she is very well regarded."
"Susan's knowledge is encyclopaedic and she communicates it to the clients in a way that helps them understand and be comfortable with very complicated matters."
"Susan Frunzi is an excellent communicator and practical adviser. She is great."
"Susan always puts her clients first and has been very good to work with. She pays close attention to detail and is able to explain client issues."
"Sue is an asset to every client she works on/for. She is always available and is one of the most sophisticated attorneys in the country, in addition to being a caring individual."
"Sue is exceptionally capable and the most responsive attorney with whom I have ever worked."
"The depth of her knowledge is really impressive. She is also extremely responsive, very proactive, and good at bringing issues to our attention."
"Susan is a seasoned lawyer."
"She is a strong and very seasoned lawyer. I think she is very well regarded."
"Susan's knowledge is encyclopaedic and she communicates it to the clients in a way that helps them understand and be comfortable with very complicated matters."
"Susan Frunzi is an excellent communicator and practical adviser. She is great."
"Susan always puts her clients first and has been very good to work with. She pays close attention to detail and is able to explain client issues."
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