Gladys Zakharova, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Gladys is dedicated to helping individuals and families plan for the future and navigate complex legal and financial matters with clarity and confidence.
Her practice focuses on estate planning, estate tax planning, and estate and trust administration. Gladys advises clients on the full range of estate planning tools, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. She works closely with each client to develop thoughtful, tailored strategies designed to minimize estate tax exposure, protect assets, and ensure that their wishes are carried out effectively.
In addition to her estate planning practice, Gladys leads the firm’s Estates Department, where she counsels executors, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout the estate and trust administration process. She provides practical, steady guidance during what can often be a complex and emotionally challenging time, helping clients and their families navigate the legal, financial, and administrative requirements involved in settling estates and administering trusts with care and attention to detail.
Known for her thoughtful and detail-oriented approach, Gladys has a talent for translating sophisticated legal concepts into clear, practical guidance. She is committed to providing personalized counsel that evolves with her clients’ goals, financial circumstances, and family needs.
Gladys graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where she served as an editor of the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review and as President of the Cardozo International Law Society. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, cum laude.
Brooklyn College
Cardozo School of Law
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