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.

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 peace 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

Annie Pagonis is an attorney at Frank & Kraft, one of the leading estate planning and business and tax planning law firms in Indiana. Ms. Pagonis is committed to helping families preserve their wealth by avoiding guardianship and probate, saving taxes, and avoiding unnecessary expenses to leave their legacy to their heirs.

EXPERIENCE

Ms. Pagonis is a member of the Indiana Bar Association and the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association in the Women and the Law Division and the Estate Planning Section. Before joining Frank & Kraft, Ms. Pagonis was in public service for several years, serving as an Administrative Law Judge.

EDUCATION

Ms. Pagonis graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in English Literature and a B.S. in Psychology. She completed her Juris Doctor at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law where she provided over 100 pro bono service hours at the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic while working full time and attending school in the evenings.

PERSONAL

Annie and her husband, Ted, reside in the downtown Indianapolis area. She is an active volunteer in her community and has been a Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor since 2018. She enjoys exploring local restaurants and hiking with her friends and family.

You can reach Attorney Pagonis at annie@frankkraft.com.