Andrew S. Katzenberg

Partner
Andy advises high-net-worth clients on wealth planning and preservation, multi-generational planning, estate and trust administration, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and charitable giving.
Andrew Katzenberg

Andy focuses on wealth transfer planning and preservation, multi-generational planning, estate and trust administration, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, and charitable giving. Among his high-net-worth clients are hedge fund and private equity managers, business owners, art dealers, and athletes.

He also represents clients in forming and managing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations (including public charities, private foundations, and private operating foundations) and acquiring and retaining their tax-exempt status.

Andy has authored numerous articles related to his field and is a frequent contributor to the New York State Bar Association's Trusts and Estates Law Section newsletter. He is also a nationally recognized lecturer, Chambers USA ranked, and a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC).

In addition to his regular practice, he actively engages in pro bono work and has been recognized for his contributions by the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program.

Andy also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore Law School Graduate Master's Program.

Publications, Presentations & Recognitions

Publications

  • “Help Single Parent Clients Navigate Complex Issues,” Trusts and Estates Magazine, Vol. 159 No. 5 (Apr. 22, 2020)
  • “Case of the Vanishing QTIP: Comptroller v. Taylor,” Maryland State Bar Associations Section of Estate and Trust Newsletter, Vol.26 No.4 (Winter 2018)
  • “New Tax Law, Same Old Tricks: ‘The 1014 Trust,’” Bloomberg Daily Tax Report (Nov. 23, 2018)
  • “Certain Debtor’s 401(k)s and IRAs Aren’t Exempt From Bankruptcy Claims,” WealthManagement.com (Nov. 6, 2018)
  • "Rollover Exception Permitted for Spouse of Deceased Employee," WealthManagement.com (Jun. 6, 2018)
  • “Newman’s Own Exception Quietly Passed,” WealthManagement.com (Mar. 27, 2018)
  • “A How To Guide When Gifting Artwork to Charities,” Trusts & Estates magazine, Vol. 156, No. 6 (May 18, 2017)
  • “CRUT Division Pursuant to Divorce Permitted,” WealthManagement.com (Dec. 8, 2016)
  • “7 Practical Considerations When Making Charitable Donations,” AIMkts (Nov. 9, 2016)
  • “Permitted Spousal Rollover,” WealthManagement.com (Aug. 16, 2016)
  • “Four Practical Considerations When Making Charitable Donations,” WealthManagement.com (Jun. 6, 2016)
  • “Unlocking the Trapdoor of IRC Section 677(a)(3),” Trusts & Estates magazine, Vol. 155, No. 4 (Mar. 23, 2016)
  • “Minimize Hedge Fund Managers’ Deferred Compensation 2017 Tax Bill,” WealthManagement.com (Dec. 7, 2015)
  • “Are New York Real Property Transfer Taxes for Real?” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 48, No. 3 (Fall 2015)
  • “New York Law Update: Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013,” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 47, No. 2 (Summer 2014)
  • “Transfers of Tangible Property: Look Out for Sales Tax,” New York Law Journal (Jun. 9, 2014)
  • Contributor, “Tax Year in Review 2013,” Trusts & Estates magazine, Vol. 153, No. 1 (Dec. 30, 2013)
  • “Tax Law Update: December 2013,” Trusts & Estates magazine, Vol. 152, No. 12 (Dec. 1, 2013)
  • “The Pros and Cons of Establishing a Not-for-Profit Corporation Versus a Charitable Trust in New York,” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 46, No. 4 (Winter 2013)
  • “A Closer Look at the Excise Tax on Excess Business Holdings under I.R.C. § 4943 on Private Foundations,” Planned Giving Design Center (Jun. 7, 2013)
  • “Some Practical Applications and Pitfalls of New York’s Decanting Statute,” New York State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Law Section Newsletter, Vol. 46, No. 3 (Fall 2013)

Presentations

  • Speaker, “Jackpot! My Business is Qualified Small Business Stock (§1202),” Southern Nevada Estate Planning Counsel (Mar. 29, 2024)
  • Speaker, “Comparing the Various Charitable Trusts in Wealth Transfer Planning,” Hawaii Tax Institute, Conference (Nov. 8, 2023)
  • Speaker, “Navigating the Charitable Strategies Before and After the Disposition of a Business,” Hawaii Tax Institute, Conference (Nov. 7, 2023)
  • Speaker, “Choosing a Charitable Vehicle: Private Foundations and Their Alternatives,” American Bar Association eCLE series (Jun. 21, 2023)
  • Speaker, “Private Foundation Excise Taxes,” Shenkman Wealth Management Webinar Series (May 25, 2023)
  • Speaker, “The Gift of Qualified Small Business Stock (§1202),” Shenkman Wealth Management Webinar Series (May 19, 2022)
  • Panelist, “All in the Family? Self-Dealing in Private Foundations,” 35th Annual RPTE National CLE (ABA) Conference (May 11, 2023)
  • Speaker, “Private Foundations: The 5 Deadly Excise Taxes,” American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trusts and Estates (Jan. 5, 2022)
  • Speaker, “Works of Art and Your Estate Plan,” Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Webinar Series (May 20, 2021)
  • Panelist, “Charitable Giving Beyond the 501c3: New, Holistic Models to achieve Higher Impact for Clients,” 33 Annual RPTE National CLE Conference (Apr. 21, 2021)
  • Speaker, “Comparing Different Charitable Vehicles,” 56th Annual Hawaii Tax Institute (Nov. 5, 2019)
  • Speaker, “Estate and Gift Tax after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” 56th Annual Hawaii Tax Institute (Nov. 3, 2019)
  • Speaker, “Comparing and Contrasting Charitable Vehicles,” Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council (Oct. 18, 2019)
  • Speaker, “New York State Estate Tax Revisited,” Intermediate Trusts & Estates Planning 2019, New York State Bar Association (Oct. 11, 2019)
  • Speaker, “International Charitable Giving and U.S. Tax Deductions,” 15th Annual International Estate Planning Institute, New York State Bar Association and Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP) (Mar. 15, 2019)
  • Speaker, “Comparing donor advised funds, community foundations, private foundations, and 504(c)(4) organizations: Which is the right vehicle? The pros and cons of each,” 44th Annual Notre Dame Tax and Estate Planning Institute (Oct. 11, 2018)
  • Speaker, “Estate Planning with Artwork,” Practicing Law Institute 49 Annual Estate Planning Institute (Sep. 24, 2018)
  • Panelist, “Estate Planning and Asset Protection 101,” Financial Poise Webinar (Jun. 19, 2018)
  • Speaker, “The Use of  'American Friends' Organizations and Alternatives When Donating Abroad,” American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trusts, and Estates (Apr. 4, 2018)
  • Speaker, “Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds: Pros and Cons,” National Academy of Continuing Legal Education (Mar. 22, 2018)
  • Speaker, “Estate Planning Primer: Common Mistakes and Pitfalls,” Tufts Alumni New York (Feb. 28, 2018)
  • Speaker, “Qualifying Gifts to Charities Outside of the United States for the Income Tax Charitable Deductions,” 54th Annual Hawaii Tax Institute (Nov. 7, 2017)
  • Speaker, “Trusts Serving as Grantors of Other Trusts: Drafting Multi-Trust Structures for Beneficial Tax Results,” Strafford Webinar (Oct. 3, 2017)
  • Panelist, “Estate Planning and Asset Protection in an Hour,” Financial Poise Webinar (Feb. 1, 2017)
  • Speaker, “Family Limited Partnerships - Update and Overview: Do's and Don'ts,” New York State Society of CPAs Estate Planning Committee (Jan. 2016)
  • Panelist, “Recent Tax Code Changes and How They Affect You, Your Family, and Your Estate,” Tufts Alumni New York (Sep. 2013)

Recognitions

  • Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law (2022-2023)
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Attorney Program Pro Bono Service Award, New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program Pro Bono Service Award (2013-2014)
  • Fellow, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (Apr. 17, 2020)

Boards, Memberships & Certifications

Memberships

  • American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC), Fellow
  • New York State Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Section Tax Committee
  • New York City Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • American Heart Association, Heart Advisory Counsel
  • American Bar Association, Vice Chair, Section of Real Property, Trusts and Estates Charitable Planning and Organization Group Committee
  • Estate Planning Counsel of New York City

Professional Activities

Pro Bono Work

Andy works with Box 414 Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports the Baltimore City Fire Department by supplying canteen service at fires and events.