Wills & Estate Planning / 199A Update (E1806069)

Robert Bernstein is the owner of Bernstein Estate Law in Morristown, New Jersey. Mr. Bernstein has been practicing law for over 35 years and is admitted to the Bar in both New Jersey and New York. Mr. Bernstein focuses his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Same-Sex Estate Planning, Business and Corporate Law and Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law. Prior to starting his practice, Mr. Bernstein served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey where he represented the Division of Taxation. He is a frequent lecturer and has acted as host and producer of a cable television program entitled “30 Legal Minutes” which was also broadcast on Comcast Network and Communities Cable. He is also a former legal columnist of a national magazine “Small Business Opportunities”.

Mr. Bernstein received his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in 1966 and was awarded his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Rutgers University School of Law in 1969. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United Court for the District of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Shaune is a partner at CohnReznick with 13 years of diverse experience in public accounting. He is a member of CohnReznick's Technology and Life Sciences Industry Practice and National Tax Practice and has a background in corporate, partnership and individual tax planning and compliance, including multi-state and international companies. In addition to general accounting, Shaune’s experience in working with small start-up entrepreneurs includes setting up accounting methods, standards and procedures, state registration and employment issues. Shaune has also worked closely with public entities and large public affiliated corporate groups, providing services that include corporate tax compliance, partnership tax compliance, sell-side due diligence for companies and shareholders, and ASC 740 work. Shaune has knowledge and experience in both inbound and outbound international tax issues. Prior to joining CohnReznick, Shaune worked for a local private accounting firm in Ocean County as well as for a West Coast-based accounting firm.