Kathleen Holbrook Cold

Experience & Credentials

Born:   Jacksonville, Florida, December 12, 1955.

Education: Auburn University and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., with honors, 1977), University of Florida (J.D., with high honors, 1980). Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Kappa Phi, Order of the Coif. Recipient, Corpus Juris Secundum Award. Tax Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1979-1980.

Admitted to bar, 1980, Georgia and Florida; 1981, U.S. Tax Court.

Member: Jacksonville Bar Association, American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, The Florida Bar.
Board Certified, Wills,Estates and Trusts, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
Martindale Hubbell Law Directory Rating “AV” (highest).
Stockholder/Partner in Holbrook, Akel, Cold, Stiefel & Ray, P.A. and predecessors since 1983.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Estate Planning
Preparation of wills and revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts and other charitable split interest agreements, and the creation of other charitable entities, including private foundations and other estate planning documents designed to obtain the maximum tax advantages for the lifetime and testamentary transfer of wealth.

Probate and Trust Law
Administration of estates and trusts from inception to termination.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Advice and counsel to clients in connection with the purchase or sale of businesses.

Corporate and Business Law
Preparation of agreements relating to all types of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, joint ventures, family limited partnerships, shareholder agreements and any other documents related to business enterprises, phantom stock and stock appreciation rights, buy-sell agreements and other sensitive tax business planning.