Cathyana Jean-Baptiste
Cathyana always considers the people behind the numbers. That personable approach to planning, coupled with her experience as a tax attorney, creates solid bonds between Cathyana and her clients. Cathyana also consults on tax planning and asset protection strategies such as creation of business entities, irrevocable trusts and charitable trusts.
Experience
- Preparation of advanced tax planning proposals and drafting of advanced planning instruments, such as a qualified personal residence trust, charitable remainder trust, and irrevocable gifting trust
- Formation of business entities such as Close Wyoming LLCs, partnerships and sole proprietorships
- Preparation of estate plan documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and advance medical directives
- Counsel of families on business succession planning with a focus on maximizing transfer tax savings and balancing control and economic succession among family members
News
6/1/2020
Marvin Brown, Tera Coleman, Cory Davis, Cathyana Jean-Baptiste, Marcus McCutcheon Listed Among “Top 40 Under 40 National Black Lawyers”
Publications
5/1/2020
The New Paradigm: Wealth Transfer Planning During an Economic Downturn
Pro Bono
Represented a low-income client regarding IRS tax collection and Maryland tax authority procedures.
Services
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Advanced Planning – High Net Worth
- Counseling Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries
- Family Office and Private Trust Companies
- Business Matters
Admissions
California and District of Columbia
Education
- LL.M., Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center, 2016
- J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2015; Corporate and Business Law
- Society; Black Law Students Association
- B.A., University of Miami, 2012; Political Science and Economics
Languages
Englisth, Haitian Creole (Fluent) and French (Basic)
