Jill Choate Beier (Photo provided)

LAKE PLACID — Norfolk Law announced April 26 that Jill Choate Beier is now “of counsel” and brings her expansive expertise in personal planning to the firm.

Beier’s practice includes estate and tax planning for individuals and families; estate and trust administration; all aspects of Surrogate’s Court practice, including probate proceedings, will contests and guardianships; and planning for charitable giving and philanthropy. She is a recognized expert in trusts and estate law, having published multiple articles and been featured at many speaking engagements. She also serves in leadership positions within the Trusts and Estate Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Beier’s experience is backed by a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of North Texas, an MBA degree with an Accounting concentration from Fordham Graduate School of Business, a JD degree, summa cum laude, from Touro Law School, and an LLM degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

“With Jill on the team, Norfolk Law is able to expand its offerings to individuals and businesses alike in Lake Placid and the surrounding region,” Matthew Norfolk, founder of Norfolk Law, said in a press release. “We are now better positioned to meet all of our clients’ unique needs. I am proud to have such an accomplished attorney and strong community member on our team.”