Attorney and Staff Profiles

Paul Kraft is Co-Founder and the senior Principal of Frank & Kraft, one of the leading law firms in Indiana in the area of estate planning as well as business and tax planning.

Mr. Kraft assists clients primarily in the areas of estate planning and administration, Medicaid planning, federal and state taxation, real estate and corporate law, bringing the added perspective of an accounting background to his work.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Kraft has lectured extensively in the areas of living trust planning, Medicaid planning, and presenting public and private seminars on the importance of proper estate planning. He has also authored various articles on estate planning and is a contributing author of LEGACY: Plan, Protect, and Preserve Your Estate–Practical Answers from America’s Foremost Estate Planning Attorneys.

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Kraft is a co-founder of the Indiana Network of Estate Planning Professionals, a charter member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and a founding member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, including the Taxation, Business Law and Estate Planning sections; the Indiana State Bar Association, including the section on Taxation Law; the Indiana CPA Society; and the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis. Mr. Kraft is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Indiana, U.S. District Courts, and U.S. Tax Court.

EDUCATION

Mr. Kraft graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1983, and completed his Juris Doctor at the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1986. As an undergraduate, he was elected to two honor societies. While in law school, Mr. Kraft received the Frances J. Feeney Tax Award, and passed the Comprehensive Uniform Certified Public Accountant exam in one sitting.

PERSONAL

Paul, his wife Sherri, and their two children live in the Indianapolis area. He is actively involved as Past-President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, as well as in the rehabilitation of historic buildings in downtown Indianapolis.

You can reach Attorney Kraft via email at paul@frankkraft.com.

Brett Carlile is a member of Frank & Kraft, one of the leading law firms in Indiana in the area of estate planning as well as business and tax planning.

Mr. Carlile is committed to working with clients to avoid probate, save taxes, and help them give what they have to whom they want the way they want. He concentrates in the areas of trust and estate administration, Medicaid planning, asset protection and family business continuation planning.

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Carlile is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association; the Indiana State Bar Association, including the sections on Taxation and Estate Planning Law; the American Bar Association; the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis; and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is a frequent speaker at numerous taxation seminars for legal and financial professionals as well as the general public.

EDUCATION

Mr. Carlile earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Indiana University in 2000. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Business Finance. While in law school, Mr. Carlile was managing editor of the Indiana Law Journal and received a number of honors, including being named a Forest Jump Scholar for academic excellence.

PERSONAL

Brett and his wife, Peggy, live in Fishers, where he is a member of the Seize the Day Chapter of Business Networking International. He enjoys spending time with Peggy and their four children and can frequently be found coaching their various sports teams.

You can reach Attorney Carlile directly via email at brett@frankkraft.com.

Emily Kahn is an attorney at Frank & Kraft, one of the leading law firms in Indiana in the area of estate planning as well as business and tax planning.

Ms. Kahn is committed to working with clients to avoid probate, save taxes, and give them piece of mind that they are protecting their estates from any unnecessary expenses and leaving their legacy intact for their heirs. She concentrates in the area of Family Wealth Trust planning.

EXPERIENCE

Ms. Kahn is a member of the Indiana Bar, the Illinois Bar and the Missouri Bar, as well as a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a frequent speaker at numerous estate planning seminars for legal and financial professionals as well as the general public.

EDUCATION

Ms. Kahn earned her Juris Doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2002. She graduated, Cum Laude, from Allegheny College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. While in law school, Ms. Kahn was a member of the Law Review, The Journal of Law and Policy.

PERSONAL

Emily and her husband, Brian, live in Carmel.  Their three young and active children keep them busy and Emily can often be found attending their school events, sporting events and musical events.

You can reach Attorney Kahn directly via email at emily@frankkraft.com