We are pleased to announce that Karen Hart has joined our practice as our Fiduciary Services Administrator. Given her history as one of Portland’s preeminent fiduciary accountants, Karen brings immediate and obvious professional skills to our fiduciary tax practice. She will also assist with our trusts and estates practice by reviewing and finalizing tax returns and accountings.

Karen graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, earned her Master of Science degree in Taxation from Thomas College, and received her CPA certificate in 1999. Prior to joining LeBlanc & Young, Karen worked for over 25 years in public accounting. Karen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Karen is a member of the board of trustees for Mercy Hospital, and is a board member and past president of the Maine Estate Planning Council.