Kenneth’s practice spans all areas of estate and trust law. Kenneth prides himself on his ability to navigate with sensitivity and pragmatism the complex family dynamics inherent in his practice.

For more than a decade Kenneth has advised individuals, families and business owners on tax, charitable and estate planning. Utilizing a variety of sophisticated planning techniques, Kenneth works with clients to identify and achieve their goals through the development and implementation of well-tailored, tax efficient estate planning strategies. Kenneth spends considerable time advising clients on business succession planning and regularly works with family business owners to facilitate effective transitions to future generations of owners and operators. 

In addition to his planning practice, Kenneth represents both fiduciaries and beneficiaries in all aspects of estate and trust administration, including contested matters. Kenneth also prepares estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns, and has represented clients before both state and federal taxing authorities.

Prior to joining Gunster, Kenneth was a partner in the trusts and estates group of a large regional law firm based in Buffalo, New York.

• Upstate New York Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Estate Planning & Probate, 2016-24
• The Best Lawyers in America®, “Ones to Watch,” Trusts and Estates, 2025

• “Planning with Life Insurance,” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Spring Meeting, April 2023
• “Estate and Gift Tax Update,” University at Buffalo Tax Institute, 2020
• “What is a Trust?” New York State Bar Association: Anatomy of a Trust, 2019
• “Planning with Revocable Trusts,” New York State Bar Association: Estate Planning and Will Drafting, 2018
• “Inheritance Rights of Posthumously-Conceived Children and Posthumous Issue,” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Fall Meeting, September 2017

• New York State Bar Association

• • Trusts and Estates Law Section, 2012-present
    • Executive Committee Member, 2019-2024
  • Tax Section, 2012-present

• Florida Bar Association

• • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 2017-present

• Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, Professional Advisor Council, 2023-2024