Kim Martin is a trusts and estates attorney whose practice focuses on estate planning for families with a special needs family member. Her areas of expertise also include guardianship (including guardianship transfers), divorce settlement agreements in cases involving a special needs child, and tax planning.
As the mother of two beautiful children, one of whom has Autism, Kim brings to her practice an appreciation for the unique challenges and joys of parenting a special needs child. Her favorite aspect of her practice is that it allows her to serve as a resource for families like her own.
Before joining Harrison LLP, Kim practiced at a boutique special needs planning firm in Atlanta. Her previous law firm experience also includes Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain and Hass, P.C., and Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams and Martin (now Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams, and Aughtry). She has also worked in the State and Local Tax Division of KPMG, LLP.
Kim is a frequent speaker on the subjects of special needs trusts, guardianship, and divorce for families that include a child with special needs. She has appeared on several podcasts, most notably Wealth Matters and ABC’s of Disability Planning. Kim has published articles in Trusts and Estates Magazine and Family Lawyer Magazine. Hear more of Kim’s expertise on special needs law on her YouTube channel here.
“Special Needs Triage: A Guide for Fiduciaries” State Bar of Georgia Fiduciary Law Institute (July 2023)
Guest, “Estate Planning For A Child With A Disability: Beyond the Basics” ABCs of Disability Planning Podcast (May 2023)
“Guardianship in Georgia, A Parent’s Guide,” The DeKalb County School District at the 2022 Virtual Special Education Transition Fair (March 2022)
“Divorce and the Special Needs Child,” National Special Needs Conference hosted by Stetson University (October 2021)
“Special Needs Issues for Fiduciaries,” Chattanooga Estate Planning Council (October 2021)
Numerous appearances as a speaker at educational events hosted by Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)
Podcast Guest, “Wealth Matters,” hosted by Gaslowitz and Frankel (Spring 2019)
Georgia
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1999
The University of Virginia, B.A., 1990
“Just” People, an organization devoted to providing housing and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities, Board of Directors (2018-present)
Special Needs Cobb (formerly Right in the Community), which assists developmentally disabled adults with supported living and day programs, Board of Directors (2020-present)
Frazer Center, which offers an inclusive pre-K program and a day program for adults with intellectual disabilities, Board of Directors (2021-present)
Peter and Paul’s Place, an organization that offers art-based programs for neuro-diverse adults, Board of Directors (2019-present)
Branch Out Initiative, which provides STEM-based activities for children with special needs, Board of Directors (2020-present)
Academy of Special Needs Planners, Member
State Bar of Georgia
Atlanta Bar Association
Atlanta Estate Planning Council (AEPC)
FOCUS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) (2021-present)
Easter Seals Policy Council (2008-2010)
Editorial Board of The Mortmain, a publication of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association (2015-2018)
Easter Seals Parent of the Year, Easter Seals Policy Council (2010)
Partner Elizabeth Green Lindsey was recently quoted in Brides.com in the article titled “Considering a Prenup? Here’s Everything You Need to Know“. In the article,
FOCUS, a leading organization dedicated to supporting families with children with disabilities, is hosting their 37th Annual Education Conference on January 27th, 2024. Kim Martin,
CHICAGO, January 8, 2024 – Harrison LLP is pleased to announce that Marina Makanova has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 8, 2024.
