Christina Jonathan

Christina Jonathan concentrates on tax litigation, trust and estates, and guardianship.

In her tax litigation practice, Christina represents individuals and businesses before the IRS and the NYS Tax Dept. for civil and criminal tax proceedings, audits (including sales tax), innocent spouse claims, FBAR violations, trust fund assessments, penalty abatements and all collection matters. She assists clients in securing affordable payment plans, lifting levies, seizures, business closures, passport certification reversals, driver’s license suspensions and all other adverse collection matters. Christina has successfully negotiated settlements with the taxing authorities that substantially reduced her clients’ tax liabilities.

In her trust and estates practice, Christina counsels clients to meet their estate planning goals. She prepares wills, trust instruments, powers of attorney, and other essential documents. She also represents clients in all phases of probate and administration proceedings in the Surrogate’s Courts, offering clear, reliable guidance.

In her guardianship practice, Christina helps families navigate sensitive legal issues involving the care and protection of vulnerable individuals. She represents clients in both contested and uncontested Article 81 and Article 17A proceedings. She is also regularly appointed by the courts to serve in fiduciary capacities, including guardian of incapacitated persons, guardian ad litem, attorney for incapacitated persons and court evaluator.