Office. She advises wealthy individuals and the fiduciaries of large estate and trusts (both domestic and foreign) on a wide range of sophisticated tax and estate planning matters. She specializes in achieving tax efficiency and compliance while also ensuring that clients' non-tax objectives are met. Ms. Wernke's practice includes designing and implementing estate and lifetime gifting plans, succession planning for clients with businesses large and small, achieving creditor protection for clients and their heirs, and helping clients come into compliance with U.S. tax requirements. ​