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Karen Eng

Attorney

Planning for the future often requires more than legal documents. It requires trusted guidance through some of life's most significant personal, family, and financial decisions. Karen Eng helps individuals and families navigate those transitions with practical counsel designed to preserve their wishes, protect their assets, and provide peace of mind for loved ones.

Karen's practice encompasses estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, Medicaid planning, and Article 81 and SCPA 17-A guardianships. She works closely with clients to develop comprehensive plans tailored to their unique circumstances, whether they are preparing for long-term care needs, creating an estate plan, administering a loved one's estate, or addressing issues involving incapacity and guardianship.

Recognizing that many estate planning and elder law matters arise during emotionally challenging times, Karen takes a thoughtful and client-focused approach to every engagement. She guides clients through complex legal and personal considerations while helping them understand available options and make informed decisions that align with their goals. Her commitment to building lasting relationships allows her to serve as both a legal advisor and a trusted resource for families as their needs evolve.

Karen is also eligible for Part 36 court appointments with the Supreme and Surrogate’s Courts. Her experience in this area allows her to assist families facing issues related to capacity, decision-making, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.

In addition to her legal practice, Karen is active in the trusts and estates and elder law communities. Her involvement in professional organizations reflects her ongoing commitment to staying current on developments affecting older adults, individuals with special needs, and families planning for the future.

    Education

    • Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (J.D.)
    • City University of New York (B.A.)
      • John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    • Asian Bar Association of New York, Member, Trust & Estate Committee
    • New York State Bar Association
      • Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Vice Chair of the Diversity Committee
      • Committee on Law Practice Management, Member
      • Committee on Leadership Development, Member

    Recognitions

    • 2026 Long Island Business News’ 40 Under Forty

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Firm Highlights

  • Blog Posts
    Prenups: The Marriage Contract You Need to Talk About Before Saying “I Do”
    What if talking about a prenup isn't about planning for divorce, but about having honest conversations before you get married? In this episode of Love Ends, Law Begins, hosts Fara Rodriguez and Stephanie Lehman take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood legal documents in marriage: the prenuptial agreement. They discuss why prenups are becoming more common, what couples should consider when creating one, and some of the unusual clauses people have tried to include. From infidelity and social media clauses to financial arrangements and “walk away” agreements, the conversation explores how prenups can be tailored to a couple's individual circumstances. Fara and Stephanie also discuss the importance of thinking beyond the present and considering how marriage, children, careers, finances, and even moving to another state could affect a prenup in the future. They explain why couples need to understand what they're agreeing to, especially when one spouse may eventually become a stay at home parent or sacrifice their own earning potential. Whether you're engaged, considering a prenup, or simply curious about how these agreements work, this conversation offers a practical look at the financial and legal conversations couples should have before walking down the aisle. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Why couples choose to create prenuptial agreements • What a “walk away” agreement means • How marriage can change the way couples approach finances • What happens when one spouse becomes a stay at home parent • Lifestyle, infidelity, and social media clauses • Why child custody and child support can't be predetermined in a prenup • The importance of financial transparency before marriage • How future careers, children, and relocation can impact a prenup • Why state laws matter when couples move after signing an agreement • How a prenup can serve as a roadmap for dividing assets if a marriage ends
  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.