Cohen & Grigsby, NaplesMs. Scharlacken is a partner with the law firm of Cohen & Grigsby, P.A. She has 20 years experience of guiding individuals, families and institutions in comprehensive estate planning matters, with a special emphasis on high net-worth families, charitable giving, business succession planning and the transfer of wealth through generations. Ms. Scharlacken enjoys working with her clients and their families and focuses on accomplishing the client’s objectives while minimizing tax burdens, preserving wealth and meeting charitable goals. As a former social worker, she guides her clients with compassion, competence and confidence. Ms. Scharlacken strongly believes in taking the time necessary to ensure that her clients really understand the choices they make and are pleased with the results. She received her LLM degree from New York University School of Law, her JD degree from Western Michigan School of Law and her BA degree from the University of Florida.