DIRECTOR
Certified Public Accountant, California-Licensed Attorney
Jurate is focused on delivering clear, direct results for clients. Her no-nonsense approach ensures that priorities are met and objectives are achieved in the most efficient way possible.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
With extensive experience across a range of middle-market and boutique public accounting firms in Los Angeles, she is well-positioned to oversee CST clients with complex U.S. tax matters.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Jurate specializes in the following areas:
- Cross-border international tax planning and consulting for individuals, closely held businesses, and family offices.
- Pre-emigration and exit-tax planning for U.S. expatriates and inbound foreign nationals.
- Review and restructuring of foreign trusts for U.S. tax compliance.
- International divorce and asset-division tax planning.
- Federal and state audit defense, including representation before the IRS, California FTB, CDTFA, and EDD.
- Representation in U.S. Tax Court and California state tax tribunals.
- General cross-border compliance, including FBAR and FATCA considerations.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Jurate is a dual qualified California CPA and tax attorney. Her professional credentials and memberships include:
- Certified Public Accountant (California)
- Attorney at Law (California)
- Member – The American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants
- Member – International Fiscal Association (IFA)
- Member – San Fernando Valley Bar Association
EDUCATION
Jurate’s education achievements include:
- Juris Doctor – Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Master of Science in Taxation – Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
- Master of Business Administration – National University, San Diego, CA
- Certificate in International Taxation – Golden Gate University, CA
US TAX EXPERT
Jurate’s extensive knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax laws, combined with her legal background, makes her uniquely qualified to deliver comprehensive cross-border tax solutions and effective controversy representation for CST’s global clientele.
