Kara S. Ferrara

 business law & Estate Planning

Curriculum vitae

EXPERIENCE

 Kara S. Ferrara is a trusted advisor in the firm’s Business Practice and Estate Planning group, where she partners with individuals, families, and business owners to create forward‑thinking, highly personalized estate plans. She focuses on helping clients protect what matters most—whether that means navigating complex estate and gift tax strategies, preparing for smooth business transitions, or building long‑term plans that support family goals across generations.

Kara brings extensive experience drafting a wide range of trusts and guiding both individual and corporate fiduciaries through every stage of estate and trust administration. She also prepares durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision‑making, ensuring clients feel confident, informed, and prepared for the future. Known for her thoughtful approach and clear communication style, Kara is committed to making the planning process accessible and empowering for every client she serves.

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EXPERIENCE

Kara S. Ferrara is a trusted advisor in the firm’s Business Practice and Estate Planning group, where she partners with individuals, families, and business owners to create forward‑thinking, highly personalized estate plans. She focuses on helping clients protect what matters most—whether that means navigating complex estate and gift tax strategies, preparing for smooth business transitions, or building long‑term plans that support family goals across generations.

Kara brings extensive experience drafting a wide range of trusts and guiding both individual and corporate fiduciaries through every stage of estate and trust administration. She also prepares durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision‑making, ensuring clients feel confident, informed, and prepared for the future. Known for her thoughtful approach and clear communication style, Kara is committed to making the planning process accessible and empowering for every client she serves.

Practice Areas
•  Estate Planning
•  Trust and Estate Administration
•  Business Succession Planning
EDUCATION
•  Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude
•  Oakland University, B.S.
Admitted to Practice
•  Michigan: 1995
Memberships

•  American Bar Association
•  Catholic Lawyers Society of Metropolitan Detroit

ARTICLES

  The Year in Review, MACPA 1999 and 2000

Distinctions

leading lawyers
lawyer award

best lawyers

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