Ara Pak

Associate

Ara advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and trust administration matters. She combines a strong technical foundation in transfer-tax law with practical experience in administering trusts, giving her a holistic view of both planning and implementation.

Her practice includes the design and implementation of advanced wealth-transfer structures, with a strong emphasis on minimizing property, income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exposure. She develops tailored, tax-informed solutions designed to help families protect assets, reduce tax exposure, and ensure that wealth passes according to their values and long-term goals.

She also counsels fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust administration matters, guiding fiduciaries through the technical, tax, and interpersonal aspects of administering trusts. Whether addressing funding and allocation issues, navigating fiduciary duties, or implementing advanced tax strategies, Ara provides steady, practical counsel throughout the process.

Clients appreciate her thoughtful approach, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex tax concepts into meaningful, actionable decisions. She collaborates seamlessly with accountants, family offices, financial planners, and other advisors to deliver coordinated, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s goals, values, and family dynamics.