Overview
Kat is a Senior Associate in Fredrikson’s Trusts & Estates Group who represents individuals, families and businesses—implementing tax and estate planning strategies to help them achieve their goals.
Kat assists clients with estate planning, business succession planning and tax planning. She focuses on the preparation of wills, trusts and related documents. Kat also advises individuals and businesses on a variety of general corporate matters.
Services
Experience
Trusts & Estates
- Prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives and related documents
- Develop business succession plans for closely held business owners
- Draft antenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Assist fiduciaries with estate and trust administration
- Prepare estate, gift and fiduciary tax returns
Credentials
Education
- The University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2020
- Luther College, B.A., 2013
Admissions
- Minnesota, 2020
- Florida, 2022
- Iowa, 2024
Recognition
- Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in Trusts and Estates, The University of Iowa College of Law, 2018
Civic & Professional
Professional Activities
- The University of Iowa College of Law, Trust & Estates Research Assistant, 2018-2020
- The Journal of Corporation Law, Contributing Editor, 2019-2020
Community
- Volunteer Lawyers Network, Volunteer
News & Insights
Publications & Presentations
“Corporate Dualism: Applying a Dual-Standard of Liability Under Section 14(e)’s Tender Offer Antifraud Provisions,” Journal of Corporation Law, Fall 2019