Kristen A. Curatolo

Kristen A. Curatolo is a partner at Seward & Kissel and co-head of the firm’s Private Clients/Trusts and Estates Group. Kristen concentrates her practice on trust and estate planning and administration. Her clients include multiple generations of ultra-high net worth families, private equity fund principals, public figures and leaders in the financial industry. She advises individuals, institutions and family offices regarding the administration of complex trusts and estates. She has developed particular experience working with principals of private equity funds and venture capital firms to transfer interests in investment funds in a tax efficient manner.

Kristen also regularly counsels clients on nonprofit formation (public charities and private foundations), grant-making, board fiduciary duties, governance and compliance issues.

Kristen is ranked by Chambers & Partners, High Net Worth, New York: Private Wealth Law, with an interviewee enthusing: “She is absolutely wonderful to work with. She is responsive, very knowledgeable, and thinks about situations creatively.” She has contributed to The Complete Estate Planning Sourcebook (published by Wolters Kluwer), regularly writes and speaks on estate planning topics, and currently serves as an Affiliate Member of the New York City Bar Estate & Gift Taxation Committee.

Kristen is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Connecticut.